Montgomery County CES Program Indicators and Success Stories - Jul 1, 2023

Montgomery County CES Program Indicators and Success StoriesJul 1, 2023 - Jun 30, 2024

1019 - Small Farm Diversification
1019.11)	20	Number of farmers who have diversified their small farms, or added “new enterprises”
1019.121)	0	Number of farmers who implemented new practices as a result of attending Third Thursday events (KSU)
1019.1)	0	Number of farmers who had better understanding of sustainable production systems because they attended Third Thursday events (KSU)

1019 - Small Farm Diversification

1019.11)

Number of farmers who have diversified their small farms, or added “new enterprises”

1019.121)

Number of farmers who implemented new practices as a result of attending Third Thursday events (KSU)

1019.1)

Number of farmers who had better understanding of sustainable production systems because they attended Third Thursday events (KSU)

Success Stories

Successful Farm Market and Event Venue

Author: Gary Hamilton

Major Program: Small Farm Diversification

Two years ago this agent was contacted by a young couple requesting assistance in starting farm market or roadside stand. They had a plan to renovate an existing tobacco barn into a storefront for their market. The barn was located on a busy state highway and was an ideal location for such a business. They requested help in designing the market layout and for help in determining the size and type of coolers needed. An on site visit was arranged where 2 specialist from the UK Horticulture Departm