1061 - Sustainable Agriculture | ||
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1061.1) | 120 |
Number of those indicating an increased awareness of sustainable agriculture practices |
1061.2) | 68 |
Number of producers that implemented sustainable practices as a result of participating in Extension programs |
Author: Corinne Belton
Major Program: Sustainable Agriculture
Shelby County is home to more than 40,000 residents within its 386 square miles. As a neighbor to Kentucky's largest population center, Louisville, current Extension agriculture/horticulture programming seeks to inform the public and enhance the sustainability of agriculture as Shelby County faces the continued challenges of a growing urban-rural interface. An additional programming focus is to increase the visibility and relevance of Extension to an expanding audience of increas