Extension
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| 1019 - Small Farm Diversification | ||
|---|---|---|
| 1019.121) | 0 |
Number of farmers who implemented new practices as a result of attending Third Thursday events (KSU) |
| 1019.11) | 10 |
Number of farmers who have diversified their small farms, or added “new enterprises” |
| 1019.1) | 0 |
Number of farmers who had better understanding of sustainable production systems because they attended Third Thursday events (KSU) |
Author: Paul Sizemore
Major Program: Small Farm Diversification
Farm diversification has become a must to compete in the ever changing market place of agriculture. Owsley County Cooperative Extension Service conducted multiple workshops to help farmers diversify their operations and find resources to assist in developing infrastructure at their operations. Owsley County Cooperative Extension, Natural Resources Conservation Service and Kentucky State Small Farm Program worked with farmers to obtain High Tunnels and other Projects that would help them to Diver
Author: Paul Sizemore
Major Program: Small Farm Diversification
Tobacco was the primary income for farmers in this area for many years and since the buyout from the Tobacco Companies in 2001 it has been a struggle for farmers to replace it. Farmers quickly realized that they had to start producing something else to sustain their operations and for many the answer was Vegetable Production. It was obvious that the farmers had a good grasp on production but the problem seem to be in Marketing because that was something they had not had to do in Tobacco Producti
