Extension
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| 1021 - Local Food Systems | ||
|---|---|---|
| 1021.1) | 0 |
Number of producers who can accurately identify agricultural food products that extend beyond the growing season |
| 1021.2) | 4 |
Number of producers reporting more confidence in marketing/selling food products |
| 1021.3) | 5 |
Number of producers who were successful in marketing/selling food products |
| 1021.4) | 10 |
Number of residents reporting an increase in accessing fresh, local foods |
| 1021.6) | 0 |
Number of producers who were encouraged by Extension programming to seek additional training on food safety ( FAP, FSMA, etc.) |
| 1021.7) | 6 |
Number of producers who were successfully trained by Extension on food safety (GAP or FSMA) |
| 1021.8) | 2 |
Number of producers who successfully obtained value-added processing certification (HBM, HBP, BPCS, etc.) through Extension programming |
| 1021.5) | 0 |
Number of residents indicating a willingness to support local food markets as a result of awareness raised through Extension programming |
Author: Jonathan Oakes
Major Program: Local Food Systems
Russell County has always had a strong heritage in vegetable production, whether it be commercial or home garden production. Our main garden is located at the extension office. This year, in conjunction with Russell County Health Department and Russell Springs First Baptist Church, we were able to start another community garden in Russell County. The new community garden provides low income families, minorities and Senior Citizens with the opportunity to help grow their own foo
Author: Jonathan Oakes
Major Program: Local Food Systems
Russell County is home to a diverse agriculture community. The county is still home to traditional agriculture practices but has begun to see a transition to smaller scale, home produced food production. This year the Russell and Cumberland County Extension offices joined together to host a pruning and grafting seminar in conjunction with UK specialist, Dr. Strang. Attendees were able to get hands on experience in fruit tree pruning thanks to a community member who allowed the class
