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| 1021 - Local Food Systems | ||
|---|---|---|
| 1021.11) | 15 |
Number of producers /vendors who increased or maintained access of locally produced foods based on sales and/or % of redemption of alternative payment programs |
| 1021.1) | 8 |
Number of people who attended training on food safety, food handling, food processing, liability, and/or marketing. This includes: PBPT, GAP certification, Farmers Market samples, ….) |
| 1021.8) | 15 |
Number of producers/vendors who increased or maintained sales and/or reduced risk when selling food or food products |
| 1021.6) | 15 |
Number of people who used Extension resources for marketing, pricing, and/or advertising local foods |
| 1021.4) | 6 |
Number of producers who obtained value added processing certification (Home Based Microprocessing, Home Based Processing, Better Processing ,Control School, etc.) |
| 1021.5) | 2 |
Number of people who earned certification to sell or provide samples at farmers market |
| 1021.3) | 0 |
Number of producers who completed FSMA - Produce Safety Rule or Third-Party GAP Audit |
| 1021.2) | 0 |
Number of people who completed Extension Food safety (PBPT) |
| 1021.7) | 9 |
Number of vendors approved to redeem alternate payments including WIC and/or Senior Farmers Market Nutrition Program, Double Dollar programs, ect. |
Author: Sharon Flynt
Major Program: Local Food Systems
As the Scott County Extension Horticulture Program looked for more creative and innovative outreach programs for the community during the pandemic restrictions and aftermath, the agent collaborated with an Extension Master Gardner volunteer and the Scott County Public Library to create a Seed Library.The Seed Library inspires healthy eating, environmental education, and hands-on learning for those who want to grow their own food and save seeds. Planting, care and harvest guides
Author: Sharon Flynt
Major Program: Local Food Systems
Research shows that people who garden are likely to improve both physical and mental health, as well as are more apt to eat more fruit, vegetables, and herbs when they grow them themselves. To encourage more home-prepared meals and grow your own gardening, the Scott County Extension Agent for Family and Consumer Sciences and Agent Horticulture worked together to host the workshop Savor the Flavor: Cooking with Oils, Herbs, and Spices.The Horticulture agent focused on successful
