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| 1061 - Sustainable Agriculture | ||
|---|---|---|
| 1061.2) | 13 |
Number of producers that implemented sustainable practices as a result of participating in Extension programs |
| 1061.1) | 48 |
Number of those indicating an increased awareness of sustainable agriculture practices |
Author: Kevin Lyons
Major Program: Sustainable Agriculture
Kentucky’s industrial hemp program has experienced tremendous growth in just a few short years. In 2014 farmers planted 33 acres; in 2015 over 900 acres were planted; in 2016 over 2,300 acres were planted; in 2017 more than 3,200 acres were planted; in 2018 growers planted 6,700 acres. The passage of the Farm Bill in 2018 made it legal to grow industrial hemp in all 50 states. In 2019, Kentucky farmers planted more than 26,500 acres of hemp. There was a great deal of interest in growi
Author: Kevin Lyons
Major Program: Sustainable Agriculture
A group of agents from the Mammoth Cave sub-district in Kentucky had been desiring to take a study tour in the Montana area for several years. The NACAA Scholarship Committee awarded our group $5,834 at the 2018 AM/PIC in Chattanooga. Because of their support, our group was able to achieve make the trip on July 22-26, 2019. It was a trip full of learning and memories that brought us all closer together.On Day 1, our group flew into Bozeman, MT and were able to tour the Montana St. University Pla
