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UK Cooperative Extension Service

S-107 Ag. Science Center North Lexington, KY 40546-0091

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craig.wood@uky.edu

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Craig Wood, Ph.D
Acting Associate Dean & Director
UK Cooperative Extension Service

S-107 Ag. Science Center North Lexington, KY 40546-0091

+1 (859) 257-4302

craig.wood@uky.edu




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Success StoryYouth Programming at Fresh Market Day



Youth Programming at Fresh Market Day

Author: Kindra Jones

Planning Unit: Grayson County CES

Major Program: Agriculture

Plan of Work: Enhance Youth Life Skills in Leadership and Personal Development

Outcome: Initial Outcome

In July 2021, the Grayson County Extension Office planned a Fresh Market Day in support and promotion of the Farmers’ Market program. In addition to the regular Farmers’ Market vendors, Extension groups such as the Bee Keepers Association and Homemakers set up booths, as well as Extension programming with fresh samples from the NEP assistant and youth activities with 4-H.

 

4-H set up a story walk along the sidewalk featuring “The Tiny Seed” and ended at the station set up with painting activities and snacks that featured seeds (individual bags of shelled sunflower seed and individual popcorn bags). Over 200 people visited the market on that Saturday, over 50 of those were youth that participated in the youth activities.

 

It is in the plans to have this as an annual event promoting and highlighting Farmers’ Markets, shopping local and supporting community farmers.






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