Extension
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| 1021 - Local Food Systems | ||
|---|---|---|
| 1021.1) | 130 |
Number of producers who can accurately identify agricultural food products that extend beyond the growing season |
| 1021.2) | 62 |
Number of producers reporting more confidence in marketing/selling food products |
| 1021.3) | 75 |
Number of producers who were successful in marketing/selling food products |
| 1021.5) | 8329 |
Number of residents indicating a willingness to support local food markets as a result of awareness raised through Extension programming |
| 1021.4) | 249 |
Number of residents reporting an increase in accessing fresh, local foods |
| 1021.6) | 28 |
Number of producers who were encouraged by Extension programming to seek additional training on food safety ( FAP, FSMA, etc.) |
| 1021.7) | 41 |
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: Corinne Belton
Major Program: Local Food Systems
Rooted In Shelby is a volunteer-conceived and implemented program designed to promote the sale of horticultural, agricultural and other products produced by Kentucky Proud enterprises located in Shelby County. Areas represented can be anything grown or produced in Shelby County, including but not limited to, meat, dairy, equine, fruits, vegetables, grains, sod, honey, and artisanal farm products. A recognizable logo is used in conjunction with the Kentucky Proud logo to indicate a product&
Author: Corinne Belton
Major Program: Local Food Systems
As in other communities, Shelby County is seeing a renewed interest in local foods, homegrown food production and small farming. The county has seen steady growth in land ownership in the 1-49 acre range and farms reporting sales in the $1-$2500 range numbered 656 in 2012. To support these new farmers, and to allowing networking among new and existing farmers, the Hort & Ag Advisory Council formed Rooted in Shelby in 2014. Rooted in Shelby is a program designed to promote the sal
