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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

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craig.wood@uky.edu

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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




Fiscal Year:
Jul 1, 2019 - Jun 30, 2020


Success StoryWebster County Farm To Fork



Webster County Farm To Fork

Author: Vicki Shadrick

Planning Unit: Webster County CES

Major Program: Local Food Systems

Plan of Work: Educational Opportunities for Producers, Gardeners and farmers markets

Outcome: Long-Term Outcome

Farm to Fork Program connects Kentucky farmers with local consumers by promoting the use of locally grown and raised food in communities across the state. The program provides funding to organizations that host farm-to-table events, where locally sourced meals are served, and attendees learn about the benefits of supporting Kentucky agriculture. The events highlight local farmers, Kentucky Proud farm products and local chefs while raising money for a local approved organization.

These events are a true “farm to fork”. The meals (hors d’oeuvres, entrée’ and desserts) are 95% locally produced food right in Webster County.  The food is prepared by owner and chef of O.T.’s Café located in Webster County.  

Farm to Fork has left a positive impression on Webster County, Farmers Markets, KY Agriculture and a sense of pride for our rural county. Agriculture touches everyone, directly or indirectly, and Farm to Fork events bring farmers and end users together in the same room.   As important as all of that is, being able to give back to the communities through a non-profit 501c3 organization is hands down what ties this collaboration together.   The 2024 Farm to Fork event was held on August 5th at Asher Family Farms.  164 people attended to support this amazing program.  We raised a total of $13,877.00 for Caring for Webster County Cancer Fighters, Inc.  In total, Webster County Farm to Fork events have raised $33,987.00 for our county through local charitable organizations.  







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about 4 years ago by Vicki Shadrick

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