Agriculture & Food Systems

Includes:

  1. Agricultural production, processing and markets

  2. Household food production

  3. Nutrition and physical activity

  4. Youth Development

Examples of curent efforts in this program area:

  1. Classes for new farmers

  2. Support to Ag and Farmland Protection Efforts

  3. Support to the county's fruit and vegetable farmers through a team of regional vegetable and small fruit experts

  4. Facilitation and support to farmers' markets and community garden projects

  5. Education programs for home gardeners

  6. Nutrition education for income-eligible families

  7. 4-H youth programs in plant science and careers in agriculture