Success StoryLocal Food Production



Local Food Production

Author: Keith Hackworth

Planning Unit: Floyd County CES

Major Program: Home & Consumer Horticulture

Plan of Work: Improving Small Farm Diversity and Management

Outcome: Long-Term Outcome

Extension has been working with local clientele on topics related to home food production. Over 1500 individuals have been aided by educational programs, materials, information, and site visits. These clients produced some or all of the food consumed by their family. This is a considerable benefit to those family that are low-income or on a fixed-income. In addition, several sold excess amounts of their crops which added to their family income.

Educational programs were conducted on topics of production, preparation, storage and nutrition. Due to the limitations of social distancing, additional resources were provided by virtual means, which allowed us to reach several new clients.  These programs benefited the client in more ways than just the savings of purchase costs. A large number of those clients raised their first gardens this year and stated that they are planning to increase production in the coming year. Because of the materials, assistance and information that they received, clients advised that their gardens has really helped with their food bill. By means of surveys and questionnaires, clients reported that they saved over $12,500 by producing their own food. Others added that they had sold excess produce that increased their families income, the total estimated amount was $4,500. 






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