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Contributed.
with Local Stakeholders.
of Multistate Efforts.
of Volunteers Engaged.
Number of Master Gardener volunteers who developed confidence in addressing the needs of clientele (walk-ins, phone calls, emails, etc.) |
274 |
Number of Master Gardener volunteers who became aware of Extension’s role in addressing the needs of local residents |
606 |
Number of Master Gardener volunteers who saw their services as a reliable source of home horticulture information in the county |
720 |
Number of Master Gardener volunteers who learned how to work more effectively with people |
539 |
Number of Master Gardener volunteers who believe their efforts helped extend the outreach of the Kentucky Cooperative Extension Service |
846 |
Number of Master Gardener volunteers who believes the Master Gardener program greatly improves the Kentucky Cooperative Extension Service’s connection to the local community |
798 |
Number of master gardener volunteers who believe they developed skills they can use in other areas of their lives |
617 |
Number of Master Gardener volunteers who developed more confidence in teaching subject matter related to horticulture |
486 |
Number of Master Gardener volunteers who adopted 2 or more practices from Master Gardener training into their own garden/landscape |
769 |
Number of indirect contacts made by Master Gardener volunteers |
200367 |
Number of Master Gardener volunteers who increased their knowledge of home horticultural practices |
919 |
Number of master gardeners that have completed certification and were active volunteers in the county during the past year |
837 |
Number of Master Gardeners that have served as volunteers for one (1) year or less |
272 |
Number of volunteer service hours completed by Extension Master Gardener Volunteers in the county |
38680 |
Number of continuing education hours completed by Master Gardener volunteers |
17152 |
Number of direct contacts made by Master Gardener volunteers |
59815 |
The How to festival is an event put on by the Louisville Free Public library where the community can come out and learn 50 different topics in 5 hours. Presenters and experts from various local organizations and businesses share their expertise freely with the public in 45-minute workshops. Master Gardener volunteers had a significant presence at this event. The Jefferson County Master Gardener Association is a volunteer group that works closely with extension to provide agricultural education t...
