Extension
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| 1021 - Local Food Systems | ||
|---|---|---|
| 1021.1) | 10 |
Number of producers who can accurately identify agricultural food products that extend beyond the growing season |
| 1021.2) | 12 |
Number of producers reporting more confidence in marketing/selling food products |
| 1021.3) | 25 |
Number of producers who were successful in marketing/selling food products |
| 1021.5) | 3000 |
Number of residents indicating a willingness to support local food markets as a result of awareness raised through Extension programming |
| 1021.4) | 1500 |
Number of residents reporting an increase in accessing fresh, local foods |
| 1021.6) | 10 |
Number of producers who were encouraged by Extension programming to seek additional training on food safety ( FAP, FSMA, etc.) |
| 1021.7) | 15 |
Number of producers who were successfully trained by Extension on food safety (GAP or FSMA) |
| 1021.8) | 8 |
Number of producers who successfully obtained value-added processing certification (HBM, HBP, BPCS, etc.) through Extension programming |
Author: Faye Kuosman
Major Program: Local Food Systems
An emerging concern in the midst of the Covid19 pandemic is that there might be instability in our national food system. This has created a surge of interest to purchase local foods. In response to this, the Woodford County Horticulture Agent worked with Master Gardeners and a group of community volunteers to create a website featuring foods produced in Woodford County called the Woodford FoodNet. The website will support local farmers and processors as well as expand buying choices for county r
