Woodford County CES Program Indicators and Success StoriesJul 1, 2017 - Jun 30, 2018





1021 - Local Food Systems
1021.1) 28

Number of producers who can accurately identify agricultural food products that extend beyond the growing season 

1021.2) 24

Number of producers reporting more confidence in marketing/selling food products

1021.3) 35

Number of producers who were successful in marketing/selling food products

1021.4) 150

Number of residents reporting an increase in accessing fresh, local foods

1021.5) 350

Number of residents indicating a willingness to support local food markets as a result of awareness raised through Extension programming 

1021.6) 35

Number of producers who were encouraged by Extension programming to seek additional training on food safety ( FAP, FSMA, etc.)

1021.7) 40

Number of producers who were successfully trained by Extension on food safety (GAP or FSMA)

1021.8) 28

Number of producers who successfully obtained value-added processing certification (HBM, HBP, BPCS, etc.) through Extension programming



Success Stories

Farm to Table Dinner Promotes Local Food and Farmers

Author: Faye Kuosman

Major Program: Local Food Systems

Farms are an essential and diverse part of Kentucky’s economy, contributing billions of dollars each year across the State. In Woodford County alone, agriculture and the businesses that support it are responsible for one out of three jobs and $565 million in annual revenue. In an effort to promote agriculture, local farms, and producers in the County, the Woodford County Cooperative Extension Service hosted the first annual Woodford County Farm to Table dinner. The dinner was made pos

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Farm to Table Dinner

Author: T. Adam Probst

Major Program: Local Food Systems

Farms are an essential and diverse part of Kentucky’s economy, contributing billions of dollars each year across the State. In Woodford County alone, agriculture and the businesses that support it are responsible for one out of three jobs and $565 million in annual revenue. In an effort to promote agriculture, local farms, and producers in the County, the Woodford County Cooperative Extension Service hosted the first annual Woodford County Farm to Table dinner. The dinner was made pos

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