Horticulture, Consumer and Home Major Program
Total Hours
Contributed.
Contacts
with Local Stakeholders.
Hours
of Multistate Efforts.
Total Number
of Volunteers Engaged.
Program Indicators
Number of people who gained knowledge in consumer and home horticulture including: native plants, disease and pests, composting, site analysis, and proper maintenance |
80638 |
Number of people who used Extension information to make decisions on site selection, varieties, and /or maintenance |
19728 |
Stories
Reduce Kitchen Waste With Vermicomposting
Participants in a recent vermicomposting workshop walked away with new skills, greater environmental awareness, and a practical way to reduce food waste at home. The session began with a presentation on the benefits of using red wiggler worms to turn kitchen scraps into nutrient-rich compost. Attendees learned about worm biology, ideal composting conditions, and how vermicomposting fits into a sustainable lifestyle. The workshop was designed for all experience levels, and many participants noted...
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Stories Behind the Numbers
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