Extension
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| 1061 - Sustainable Agriculture | ||
|---|---|---|
| 1061.1) | 250 |
Number of those indicating an increased awareness of sustainable agriculture practices |
| 1061.2) | 250 |
Number of producers that implemented sustainable practices as a result of participating in Extension programs |
Author: Paul Sizemore
Major Program: Sustainable Agriculture
Farm diversification has become a must to compete in the ever changing market place of agriculture. Owsley County Cooperative Extension Service conducted a workshop 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 Sate Small Farm Program worked with farmers to obtain High Tunnels and other Projects that would help them to Diversify. As
Author: Paul Sizemore
Major Program: Sustainable Agriculture
With the increased numbers of clientele wanting to preserve their own food and to bring back heritage commodities, The Owsley County Cooperative Extension Service offered a Country Ham Curing class. Based on the high amount of questions and curiosity from adults, the agents joined to offer “curing country hams” workshops for adults and Youth. Over the last two years a total of 44 adults and 12 youth have participated in the workshops. Owsley County adults reminisced about their grand
