| Rebecca Konopka
Carter County Extension Office Agriculture & Natural Resources |
The Kentucky Department of Agriculture’s Senior Farmer’s Market Nutrition Program is offering seniors in Carter County the opportunity to purchase locally grown fresh produce at the Carter County Farmer’s Market this summer. The program provides $50 in vouchers to eligible seniors for the purchase of fresh vegetables, fruits, cut herbs, and honey from state-approved farmer’s markets.
To be eligible, seniors must be 60 years of age or older and have an income less than or equal to 185% of the poverty level.
The income guidelines are as follows:
- Household Size 1: Monthly Income $2,413
- Household Size 2: Monthly Income $3,261
- Household Size 3: Monthly Income $4,109
- Household Size 4: Monthly Income $4,957
- For each additional family member, add $848 monthly.
Seniors interested in participating in the program must live in Carter County. To sign up, individuals can make an appointment starting May 28th by calling the Carter County Extension Office at 606-474-6686 between 8:00 AM and 4:00 PM. When calling to make an appointment, applicants will need to provide their name, address, phone number, birthday, and income information. Participants must also bring a valid government ID or other proof of identification to their appointment.
Opening days for the Carter County Farmer’s Market will be Monday, June 16th in Olive Hill and Saturday, June 21st in Grayson. The Grayson Farmer’s Market will be open on Saturdays at 9:00 AM and on Thursdays at 2:00. The market is located in the shed behind the Extension Office. The Olive Hill Farmer’s Market is located in the Save-a-Lot parking lot and will be open on Saturdays and Wednesdays at 8:00 AM and Mondays at 3:00 PM. There will be a pop-up market on the first Tuesday of the month starting in July at the Friendship & Chapel House parking lot at 5:00 PM. Markets will be open each day until sell out.
Educational programs of the Cooperative Extension Service serve all people regardless of economic or social status and will not discriminate on the basis of race, color, ethnic origin, national origin, creed, religion, political belief, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expressions, pregnancy, marital status, genetic information, age, veteran status, or physical or mental disability.
Upcoming Events:
- Little Sandy Beekeepers Association – May 6 @ 6:30; Topic- Honey Bee Aggression: A Drink From The Magic Well
