Hickman County CES Program Indicators and Success StoriesJul 1, 2018 - Jun 30, 2019





1021 - Local Food Systems
1021.1) 0

Number of producers who can accurately identify agricultural food products that extend beyond the growing season 

1021.2) 35

Number of producers reporting more confidence in marketing/selling food products

1021.3) 35

Number of producers who were successful in marketing/selling food products

1021.4) 800

Number of residents reporting an increase in accessing fresh, local foods

1021.6) 0

Number of producers who were encouraged by Extension programming to seek additional training on food safety ( FAP, FSMA, etc.)

1021.7) 0

Number of producers who were successfully trained by Extension on food safety (GAP or FSMA)

1021.8) 0

Number of producers who successfully obtained value-added processing certification (HBM, HBP, BPCS, etc.) through Extension programming

1021.5) 800

Number of residents indicating a willingness to support local food markets as a result of awareness raised through Extension programming 



Success Stories

Hickman County Farm to Fork Event

Author: Mattea Mitchell

Major Program: Local Food Systems

Hickman County Farm to Fork Event

Hickman County Cooperative Extension Service and the Rotary Park Committee co-hosted the second Kentucky Proud Farm to Fork Fundraising Dinner on August 10, 2018. This was unique opportunity to simultaneously eat a delicious Kentucky Proud meal prepared by local caterers and bakers, Cooperative Extension staff and volunteers while supporting our local food pantry. The Kentucky Proud Farm to Fork purpose is to partner with local organizations to increase awareness of Kentucky Proud foods and bene

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