Extension
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| 1021 - Local Food Systems | ||
|---|---|---|
| 1021.1) | 8 |
Number of producers who can accurately identify agricultural food products that extend beyond the growing season |
| 1021.2) | 15 |
Number of producers reporting more confidence in marketing/selling food products |
| 1021.3) | 10 |
Number of producers who were successful in marketing/selling food products |
| 1021.5) | 800 |
Number of residents indicating a willingness to support local food markets as a result of awareness raised through Extension programming |
| 1021.4) | 700 |
Number of residents reporting an increase in accessing fresh, local foods |
| 1021.6) | 10 |
Number of producers who were encouraged by Extension programming to seek additional training on food safety ( FAP, FSMA, etc.) |
| 1021.7) | 5 |
Number of producers who were successfully trained by Extension on food safety (GAP or FSMA) |
| 1021.8) | 0 |
Number of producers who successfully obtained value-added processing certification (HBM, HBP, BPCS, etc.) through Extension programming |
Author: Judith Hetterman
Major Program: Local Food Systems
Consumers face the challenge of making smart food choices for their families. The demand for affordable. fresh and healthy foods is growing. Encouraging people to purchase local fresh fruits and vegetables to improve their families diet, as well as helping their local economy by purchasing local.This year, the Owen County Farm and Craft Market operated with a total of twenty active vendors. Twelve of those vendors offered produce and other agricultural products, five offered ma
