Horticulture, Consumer and Home Major Program

52976.613

Total Hours

Contributed.

1265613

Contacts

with Local Stakeholders.

256.8

Hours

of Multistate Efforts.

4586

Total Number

of Volunteers Engaged.

Program Indicators

Number of people who used Extension information to make decisions on site selection, varieties, and /or maintenance  

64938

Number of people who gained knowledge in consumer and home  horticulture including: native plants, disease and pests, composting, site analysis, and proper maintenance

1150821

Stories

Seed Swap

Seed SwapIn spring of 2023, the Madison County Horticulture Agent planned a seed swap. Prior to COVID, it had been an annual event.The majority of participants (over 65%) were able to bring seeds to share. The event was open to everyone, regardless of whether they were able to bring seeds to share or not. Packets of seeds were donated from a local store and so there were plenty for everyone to take home.Reasons for wanting to attend the swap varied among participants. Most wanted to become more ...

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Seed Swap

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