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Contributed.
with Local Stakeholders.
of Multistate Efforts.
of Volunteers Engaged.
Number of farmers and farmer market vendors who gained knowledge on crop diversification |
1231 |
Number of growers who adopted techniques that extended the growing season |
804 |
Number for growers who diversified crop production |
584 |
Number of growers who conducted foliar tissue testing |
204 |
Number of growers who implemented irrigation systems |
489 |
Number of growers who gained knowledge in commercial horticulture including: improved pest and disease management, improved soil management, how to interpret a soil test and apply fertilizer accordingly, recommended crop varieties, improved crop management such as trellising, pruning, harvesting, timing of operations, etc. |
2089 |
Number of growers who planned and practiced crop rotation |
1030 |
Farmers market producers report increased sales if they use scales. With scales they get an exact weight rather than having to round down. That way they dont lose sales through “nickel and dime” losses. Vendors who do not use a scale must sale by measure (example: quart of strawberries) or item (example: three cucumbers for a $1.00).Scales must be inspected by the Kentucky Department of Agriculture (KDA) Division of Regulation and Inspection each year. They must be for legal trade and made for c...
