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


Describe the Issue or Situation.

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.


Describe the Outreach or Educational Program Response (and Partners, if applicable).

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


Provide a Statement of Outcomes or Program Impact. Please note that the outcomes statement must use evaluation data to describe the change(s) that occurred in individuals, groups, families, businesses, or in the community because of the program/outreach.


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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