Pike County CES Program Indicators and Success StoriesJul 1, 2020 - Jun 30, 2021
| 1019 - Small Farm Diversification | ||
|---|---|---|
| 1019.1) | 0 |
Number of farmers who had better understanding of sustainable production systems because they attended Third Thursday events (KSU) |
| 1019.11) | 8 |
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) |
Success Stories
Wine Cap Mushroom Project and Workshop
Author: Deborah Stumbo
Major Program: Small Farm Diversification
The first every Wine Cap Mushroom Workshop was held at the Pike County Extension Office. It was developed in response to requests from our new farmers to add another produce to their sales. For years the Extension Office has been sponsoring a "Shiitake" mushroom workshop every spring and fall. The advisory group recommended to add other varieties of mushrooms to our trainings. Wine Caps were chosen because it is almost impossible to mistake the Wine Cap for a po
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