Extension
It Starts With Us
Author: Amy Aldenderfer
Major Program: Master Gardener
Describe the Issue or Situation.Hardin County has over 42,000 households with over 110,000 residents. Extension Master Gardeners enable residents to access research-based information as an extension to the county Horticulture Agent. Describe the Outreach or Educational Program Response (and Partners, if applicable).The Extension Master Gardener Program consists of 15 classes of intense training in various areas of interest to horticulture enthusiasts. After the classroom trainin
Author: Sarah Imbus
Major Program: Master Gardener
Top picture includes many of the NKY Master Volunteers who helped with one of the many conference committes.Below pictures, Campbell, Boone and Kenton County UK Horticulture agents and program assistants who co-hosted the 2024 State ConferenceVolunteer leaders are essential for Extension to extend our presence throughout the community. The Master Gardener program is not just a training that allows gardeners to learn new skills, it is a way for gardeners to build community and help the public thr
Author: Lorilee Kunze
Major Program: Master Gardener
Describe the Issue or Situation.Fill in more detail later. Master Gardener Volunteers gain skills, confidence, perspective and bring those back to Bullitt County in programming and leadership roles.Describe the Outreach or Educational Program Response (and Partners, if applicable).Provide the Number and Description(s) of Participants/Target Audience.Provide a Statement of Outcomes or Program Impact. Please note that the outcomes statement must use evaluation data to describe the change(s) that o
Author: Robert Brockman
Major Program: Master Gardener
Volunteer leaders are essential for Extension to extend our presence throughout the community. The Master Gardener program is not just a training that allows gardeners to learn new skills, it is a way for gardeners to build community and help the public through volunteering.Many of our Master Gardeners have been volunteers with us for years, helping to maintain demonstration gardens, write gardening articles for the public, teach horticulture classes, and much more. These Master Gardeners love t
Author: Steven Mobley
Major Program: Master Gardener
Master GardenersVertebrate Pest Control in the Home and Garden The Kentucky Extension Master Gardener Program began in the late 1980’s and was initially active in a few urban counties. Today the program is active in 50 Kentucky counties with 1,445 active volunteers who contribute in excess of 43,000 service hours and provide research-based plant information in over 83,000 direct contacts with Kentucky residents each year. The Laurel County Master Gardner program currently has 8
Author: Matthew Chadwick
Major Program: Master Gardener
Describe the Issue or Situation: The Master Gardener (MG) program aims to develop knowledgeable, confident, and skilled volunteers. However, feedback from the last two volunteer training cohorts indicated concerns about the program’s structure. Participants expressed that certain classes lacked both relevant content and effective delivery, leading to gaps in their readiness to apply the knowledge in real-world settings.Describe the Outreach or Educational Program Response (and Partners, if
Author: Jamie Dockery
Major Program: Master Gardener
The Fayette County horticulture program plays a vital role in supporting the local community in one of Kentucky's largest cities, home to a population of X residents. With just two full-time horticulture staff members, meeting the growing demand for expert horticultural guidance can be a challenge. However, the program leverages the incredible power of a dedicated group of trained Extension Master Gardener volunteers, enhancing its reach and impact across the county.In Fayette County, becomi
Author: Erika Wood
Major Program: Master Gardener
The Extension Master Gardener program is a volunteer organization dedicated to teaching and training people about horticulture related topics. This program is a part of the University of Kentucky Cooperative Extension Service and assists county extension agents in providing education and outreach in the community. Master Gardeners are required to undergo training and complete 40 hours of volunteer service in their first year before becoming certified. After the first year, Master Ga
