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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 |
The Center for Crop Diversification first established basic content for Cut Flower Production as far back as 2016. At the beginning of 2021, through collaboration with Kristin Hildabrand (Warren County Horticulture Agent), Alexis Sheffield (Boyle County Horticulture Agent) and Cindy Finneseth (Executive Director, KHC), the CCD began the process of creating an expanded landing page for all current resources, Kentucky, regional, and national, specifically related to cut flower production. These re...
