Mercer County CES Program Indicators and Success StoriesJul 1, 2018 - Jun 30, 2019





1051 - Commercial Horticulture
1051.1) 6

Number of participants engaged in commercial horticulture programming



Success Stories

Produce Best Practices Training (PBPT)

Author: Jessica Bessin

Major Program: Commercial Horticulture

One of the biggest concerns of extension agents when working with Farmers Market members is the consideration that what is being produced is safe and healthy for consumers.  One method to help ensure that this happens is by offering the Produce Best Practices Training (PBPT).  PBPT is a training developed by the UK Cooperative Extension Service, the Kentucky Department of Agriculture, and the Food Systems Innovation Center.  Completion of the training program allows producers to r

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