Market Enhancement and Outreach Project

Project Overview

FS02-148
Project Type: Farmer/Rancher
Funds awarded in 2002: $12,800.00
Projected End Date: 12/31/2003
Region: Southern
State: Kentucky
Principal Investigator:
Janet Eaton
Farm & Garden Market Cooperative Association

Annual Reports

Commodities

  • Agronomic: sunflower
  • Fruits: melons, apples, berries (other), grapes, peaches, plums, berries (strawberries)
  • Vegetables: sweet potatoes, artichokes, asparagus, beans, beets, broccoli, cabbages, cauliflower, celery, cucurbits, eggplant, garlic, greens (leafy), lentils, onions, parsnips, peas (culinary), peppers, sweet corn, tomatoes, turnips, brussel sprouts
  • Additional Plants: herbs, ornamentals
  • Animals: bees, bovine, poultry, sheep
  • Animal Products: dairy
  • Miscellaneous: mushrooms

Practices

  • Farm Business Management: budgets/cost and returns, marketing management, market study
  • Sustainable Communities: social capital, social networks, sustainability measures
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