Author: Brian Jeffiers
Planning Unit: Johnson County CES
Major Program: Forestry Industry Education
Plan of Work: Sustainable Farming
Outcome: Intermediate Outcome
The forests of eastern Kentucky are well-populated with wild ginseng. Harvesters dig the crop and sell through authorized dealers, who then ship the product elsewhere to distributors. Those dealers are a vital part of the system, ensuring that only sustainably-harvested root enters the market.
When the Kentucky Department of Agriculture approached Johnson County Extension about hosting a workshop for dealers, it was an obvious fit for the area. Two dealers attended the daylong session, in which they reviewed export standards, maturity requirements, and handling techniques for intake of ginseng root. Both dealers reported increased knowledge about their work, along with their intentions to implement what they learned in their dealing activities.
Safe and humane care of livestock is a high-profile issue in animal agriculture. For that reason, a ... Read More
Proper care of the soil after harvest is essential for the long-term health and productivity of gard... Read More
Hosting programming during the Pandemic for large gatherings has been difficult, but due to the vacc... Read More
Parent Expo is an event held annually by the Early Childcare Council on which the FCS agent serves. ... Read More