Shelby County CES Program Indicators and Success StoriesJul 1, 2022 - Jun 30, 2023
| 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) |
| 1019.121) | 0 |
Number of farmers who implemented new practices as a result of attending Third Thursday events (KSU) |
| 1019.11) | 15 |
Number of farmers who have diversified their small farms, or added “new enterprises” |
Success Stories
Raising the Steaks and Chops
Author: Corinne Belton
Major Program: Small Farm Diversification
Educating local livestock producers is a high priority in Shelby, Henry, Trimble and Oldham Counties. According to the 2017 Census of Agriculture, total beef, swine, sheep and goat animal sales yearly in the combined counties totals more than $32 million, emphasizing the need for livestock producers to take herd management and marketing decisions seriously. Increasing consumer demand for locally sourced protein and the participating counties’ proximity to urban markets in Louisv
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