1054 - Farmer's Markets | ||
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1054.1) | 500 |
Number of participants gaining access to Extension programming at local farmer’s markets |
Author: Sarah Fannin
Major Program: Farmer's Markets
For the last six years. Cooperative Extension Service ANR agents in Morgan, Rowan, Lewis, Elliott and Carter Counties have co-hosted an annual educational training evening for Farmers Market vendors. These sessions have utilized cutting edge researchers and state resource providers to educate over 300 vendors in the latest production, value-added, and marketing practices. This series also provides an opportunity for farmers to network with growers from other counties. As a result