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UK Cooperative Extension Service

S-107 Ag. Science Center North Lexington, KY 40546-0091

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Craig Wood, Ph.D
Acting Associate Dean & Director
UK Cooperative Extension Service

S-107 Ag. Science Center North Lexington, KY 40546-0091

+1 (859) 257-4302

craig.wood@uky.edu




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Jul 1, 2025 - Jun 30, 2026


Success StoryFarmers' Market Carnival



Farmers' Market Carnival

Author: Kara Back-Campbell

Planning Unit: Taylor County CES

Major Program: Local Food Systems

Plan of Work: Improving the Health and Quality of Life for all Taylor County Citizens

Outcome: Initial Outcome


The Taylor County Farmers' Market experiences lower customer numbers during the fall months. As produce wanes, the horticulture agent created a carnival to attract families to the market. Also, families are targeted to try to increase WIC voucher participation. 

Children were able to play carnival games, win prizes, and enjoy freshly popped popcorn. 

There was a total of 111 participants at the market on this day. Other market days where there is not an event averaged 27 customers. 

A family who participated in the farmers' market carnival stated that their boys said they had so much fun when they were leaving in the car.