Impacts
Martin County CES Program Indicators and Success StoriesJul 1, 2018 - Jun 30, 2019
| 1054 - Farmer's Markets | ||
|---|---|---|
| 1054.1) | 150 |
Number of participants gaining access to Extension programming at local farmer’s markets |
Success Stories
Farmers' Market
Author: Roger Mollette
Major Program: Farmer's Markets
Martin County has 12,500 residents while 37% live below poverty level with a median income of only $22,497.00. Residents of the county have a need for fresh fruits and vegetables at an affordable price.The Martin County Extension Service worked cooperatively with the Kentucky Department of Agriculture, Martin County Health Department and Martin County Senior Citizens Center to distribute WIC vouchers to 150 WIC recipients and Senior vouchers to 80 Senior Citizens. These vouchers could be redeeme
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