Whitley County CES Program Indicators and Success StoriesJul 1, 2022 - Jun 30, 2023
| 1019 - Small Farm Diversification | ||
|---|---|---|
| 1019.1) | 3 |
Number of farmers who had better understanding of sustainable production systems because they attended Third Thursday events (KSU) |
| 1019.121) | 0 |
Number of farmers who implemented new practices as a result of attending Third Thursday events (KSU) |
| 1019.11) | 3 |
Number of farmers who have diversified their small farms, or added “new enterprises” |
Success Stories
Agriculture Workshop 101
Author: Laura Rogers
Major Program: Small Farm Diversification
On May 20, 2022, One hundred and four Small Limited Resource farmers and beginning farmers attended Agriculture Weekend. They learned information from "How to Grow Mushrooms," presented by Beth Wilson, UK Pulaski County Horticulture Agent, to "Creating Your Winning Business Plan" by Dr. Gary R. Stratton, Kentucky State University. On May 21, 2022, eighty-four small limited resources and beginning farmers attended Agriculture Workshop 101, day two, and learned information
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Mushrooms to Grow On
Author: Laura Rogers
Major Program: Small Farm Diversification
The Small Farm Program and Beginning Farmer Project of Kentucky State University collaborated with the University of Kentucky to conduct two classes on cultivating Shitake mushrooms through mushroom inoculation. The classes were held on March 23 at 1 pm and 6 pm at the Whitley County Extension Office in Goldbug. Thirty-two limited resource farmers attended the classes and learned about selecting appropriate hardwood logs for mushroom inoculation, watering and stacking the inoculated logs, and th
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