Success StoryKentucky State University “Third Thursday Thing” Field Day Location: Harold R. Benson Research & Demonstration Farm July 27, 2024; 9am
Kentucky State University “Third Thursday Thing” Field Day Location: Harold R. Benson Research & Demonstration Farm July 27, 2024; 9am
Author: Edwin Chavous
Planning Unit: Franklin County CES
Major Program: Small Farm Diversification
Outcome: Long-Term Outcome
Title: Kentucky State University “Third Thursday Thing” Field Day; Location: Harold R. Benson Research & Demonstration Farm July 27, 2024; 9am
Issue: A field day was conducted for farmers in all counties across the state of Kentucky.
What has been done: The field day consisted of six field stations, six walking stations and ten booths with different sustainable agriculture topics and three mobile units trailers.
Provide the Number and Description(s) of Participants/Target Audience.
Total attendance 137
white - 68
Black - 34
Asian- 13
Multi - 1
Hispanic - 4
not determine - 17
male - 72
female - 49
Impact: This information will benefit under served communities, families, farmers, individuals, and youth to improve their quality of life with state- of-the-art, research-based agricultural educational information and increase overall farm income.
Authors: Edwin W. Chavous, KSU Small Farm Outreach Training and Technical Assistance Coordinator, Kentucky State University.
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