Author: Keenan Bishop
Planning Unit: Franklin County CES
Major Program: Small Farm Diversification
Plan of Work: Increase best practices for urban agriculture, natural resources & local food systems
Outcome: Initial Outcome
Small, diversified family farm selling produce, meats and value added processed. Having acreage for only a small poultry flock, a couple head each of goats, sheep, beef and dairy cattle.
Need for a feed & mineral program & stations for multi-specie supplementation and co-grazing.
No Tractor to move hay therefor dumped in field. Designed improvised low cost fenceline feeder to reduce mud, waste and allow ease of feeding.
Hay needs & waste were reduced.
Describe the Issue or Situation.The Franklin County Extension District Board voted to take advantage... Read More
Describe the Issue or Situation.The Jones family hosted the 2024 Farm City Field Day on their divers... Read More
August 14, 2024“KSU Small Farm Program Continue to Provides Technical Assistance for Minority Pastur... Read More
Describe the Issue or Situation.Title: KSU 4th Wednesday Beef Cattle Workshop July 24, 2024; 6pm – L... Read More