Statistical Contact Report for FY2019Jul 1, 2018 - Jun 30, 2019

1132458.6

Total Hours

Contributed.

7004191

Contacts

with Local Stakeholders.

36401.21

Hours

of Multistate Efforts.

340008

Total Number

of Volunteers Engaged.

Stories

Spring Lawn and Garden Fair a Success

The Spring Lawn and Garden Fair is a program run by the Pennyroyal Master Gardener Association.The fair takes place at the Hopkins County Extension Service and offers a variety of activities including educational talks and demonstrations relating to horticulture, lawn and garden vendors, plant sales, and activities for children. The purpose of the fair is to educate local residents about different topics relating to horticulture, as well as raising awareness of the Master Gardener program and Co...

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Spring Lawn and Garden Fair a Success

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Rhonda Linkous

Extension Associate

Rhonda
I was a classroom teacher for 27 years and recently retired from public education in July 2022.  Currently, I am realizing that one never really stops working; their jobs and roles within those j... More

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