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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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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 StoryHorticulture How To: Growing Corn For Meal



Horticulture How To: Growing Corn For Meal

Author: James Morgeson

Planning Unit: Washington County CES

Major Program: Horticulture, Consumer and Home

Plan of Work: Increasing life skills education and leadership excellence for youth and families

Outcome: Intermediate Outcome

Since the pandemic there has been an increase in interest in Washington County on developing life skills that may have been forgotten in our current world. One such request was a workshop on how to grow corn and mill it at home. During the workshop we discussed corn variety selection for meal corn, how to grow it, details on harvesting, drying, and storage as well. There was hands on grinding and sifting sessions and how to make and fry cornbread.

A survey of participants was conducted and 80% stated they were going to grow and mill corn because of this class. All participants stated they had learned a skill that will be useful to them in the future. Quotes from the survey:  "I had no idea it was this easy to mill fresh corn meal and it tastes so much better than store bought"  "This was one of my favorite classes I have attended at the Extension Office, I can't wait for more How To classes"  "If I had attended this class before buying a mill I would have saved a $1000, I could have milled just as well on the very affordable equipment we used in the class"

 






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