Success StoryApple Atcha
Apple Atcha
Author: Roger Mollette
Planning Unit: Martin County CES
Major Program: Horticulture, Commercial
Plan of Work: Home and Commercial Horticulture
Outcome: Initial Outcome
Apple Atcha
Martin County has plans for one of the largest apple orchards in the state with 120,000 trees planted for the first round. More Honey Crisp trees are planned for the near future. A processing facility will be located on the orchard site.
The University of Kentucky Cooperative Extension Service will play a vital role in the “Apple Atcha” project by working with farmers in Martin, as well as, the surrounding counties to educate and encourage the production of apples. The apples produced in the region can be taken to the facility for processing and purchase.
This high density orchard project will offer many new job opportunities for the region and significantly increase the potential for greater family farm income.
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