Spotlight Series: Henry County

Our continuing "Spotlight Series": Henry

Cooperative Extension Service provides a range of educational programming and activities to support the well-being of Kentuckians. One good example is in Henry County where Cooperative Extension sponsored the 8th Annual Harvest Showcase and reached over 3,000 citizens. Henry County is a small rural community that wants economic growth compatible with a traditional agricultural heritage. The event's purpose is to promote our agricultural heritage and businesses. There were over 100 booths. Surveys completed by 25% of the vendors indicated that they averaged selling about $490 per booth and 13 reported follow up sales averaging $700 each. Written evaluations: “We think that the Showcase is an important part of preserving and celebrating the agricultural heritage of our county and state. It enables the people of Henry and neighboring counties to know what we produce agriculturally and the local products you can purchase.”

For more information about the needs of families in Henry County and how UK Cooperative Extension is providing services, please click here to see the full Henry County Family and Consumer Extension Profile