Success StoryKentucky First Farm



Kentucky First Farm

Author: Ricky Yeargan

Planning Unit: Agriculture and Natural Resources Programs

Major Program: Small Farm Management

Outcome: Initial Outcome

The opening workshop of the 3-year, grant-funded Beginning Farmer and Rancher Development Program was held at the Kentucky State University research farm on May 13, 2022.  Forty five people attended, and thirteen were military veterans - a target audience.  Over half completed pre/post surveys.  Results indicated significant increases in knowledge related to financial accounting, helpful resources, area of agricultural interest, and especially knowledge of legal considerations in agriculture.






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