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Contributed.
with Local Stakeholders.
of Multistate Efforts.
of Volunteers Engaged.
Number of master gardeners that have completed certification and were active volunteers in the county during the past year |
793 |
Number of Master Gardeners that have served as volunteers for one (1) year or less |
317 |
Number of volunteer service hours completed by Extension Master Gardener Volunteers in the county |
40561 |
Number of continuing education hours completed by Master Gardener volunteers |
8294 |
Number of direct contacts made by Master Gardener volunteers |
61009 |
Number of indirect contacts made by Master Gardener volunteers |
235294 |
Number of Master Gardener volunteers who increased their knowledge of home horticultural practices |
739 |
Number of Master Gardener volunteers who adopted 2 or more practices from Master Gardener training into their own garden/landscape |
561 |
Number of Master Gardener volunteers who developed more confidence in teaching subject matter related to horticulture |
345 |
Number of Master Gardener volunteers who developed confidence in addressing the needs of clientele (walk-ins, phone calls, emails, etc.) |
237 |
Number of Master Gardener volunteers who became aware of Extension’s role in addressing the needs of local residents |
567 |
Number of Master Gardener volunteers who saw their services as a reliable source of home horticulture information in the county |
644 |
Number of Master Gardener volunteers who learned how to work more effectively with people |
415 |
Number of Master Gardener volunteers who believe their efforts helped extend the outreach of the Kentucky Cooperative Extension Service |
651 |
Number of Master Gardener volunteers who believes the Master Gardener program greatly improves the Kentucky Cooperative Extension Service’s connection to the local community |
593 |
Number of master gardener volunteers who believe they developed skills they can use in other areas of their lives |
575 |
Sadly, over the past 15 years, colonies of bees have been disappearing, and the reason remains unknown. Referred to as ‘colony collapse disorder, billions of Honey bees across the world are leaving their hives, never to return. In some regions, up to 90% of bees have disappeared! (National Geographic). With honey bee populations decreasing, the Lawrence County Master Gardeners made the decision to take a stand towards increasing honey bee populations and bringing awareness to the community about...
