Success StoryFarmers Receive Funding Through Small Fruit Initiative
Farmers Receive Funding Through Small Fruit Initiative
Author: Heather Graham
Planning Unit: Wolfe County CES
Major Program: Small Farm Diversification
Plan of Work: Agriculture Production, Diversification, & Sustainability
Outcome: Intermediate Outcome
Three Wolfe County farmers have been granted funding through the Kentucky Horticulture Council's Small Fruit Initiative. Through this program, the farmers work with their local ANR Agent, UK horticulture specialists, and the KY Hort Council to establish and/or expand their current plantings. Farmers have worked with the ANR agent to collect soil samples and evaluate the results for what crops are best suited for those growing areas. All three farmers are going to be, or have already, planted new crops for their farm. Crops to be grown are: blueberries, strawberries, and raspberries. The intent of each farmer is to expand what they are currently selling at Farmers Markets or to begin selling at a market. This initiative is allowing the farmers to diversify their farming operation and to potentially increase their farm revenue.
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