Success StoryRibes for Eastern KY



Ribes for Eastern KY

Author: Shawn Wright

Planning Unit: Horticulture

Major Program: Local Food Systems

Outcome: Initial Outcome

The problem

We do not have current recommendation for gooseberry and currant production in eastern KY/

The educational program response

I applied for and received a Specialty Crop Block Grant to establish a demonstration planting at the Robinson Center

The participants/target audience


Other partners (if applicable)


Program impact or participant response.

Research-based recommendation can be made when the planting begins producing.






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