Trimble County CES Program Indicators and Success StoriesJul 1, 2023 - Jun 30, 2024
| 1019 - Small Farm Diversification | ||
|---|---|---|
| 1019.11) | 8 |
Number of farmers who have diversified their small farms, or added “new enterprises” |
| 1019.121) | 0 |
Number of farmers who implemented new practices as a result of attending Third Thursday events (KSU) |
| 1019.1) | 1 |
Number of farmers who had better understanding of sustainable production systems because they attended Third Thursday events (KSU) |
Success Stories
Blossom Ridge Flower Farm
Author: Regina Utz
Major Program: Small Farm Diversification
Melanie Rice of Blossom Ridge Flower Farm. Melanie Rice moved to Trimble County in the late Winter of 2023. She was originally from Oldham County, and they had just bought property here to build their dream home. Melanie knew she wanted to do something on the farm to make an income but wasn’t sure where to start. She attended a few gardening classes here in Trimble County Extension and learned more about growing more than vegetables. In late April of 2023, Regina Utz the ANR agent in
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