Extension
It Starts With Us
| 1054 - Farmer's Markets | ||
|---|---|---|
| 1054.1) | 1530 |
Number of participants gaining access to Extension programming at local farmer’s markets |
Author: Bonnie Sigmon
Major Program: Farmer's Markets
According to the 2018 census conducted by the U.S. Census Bureau, Laurel County’s population now exceeds 60,000 individuals. The census also revealed that Laurel County has a poverty rate of 23.2%, which is higher than Kentucky’s overall poverty rate of 18.2%. Additionally, studies conducted by Feeding America indicated that 15.9% of Laurel County residents are food insecure, with 11.7% of the population being over age 65 and living below the poverty rate. To addres
