Statistical Contact Report for FY2019Jul 1, 2018 - Jun 30, 2019

1132458.6

Total Hours

Contributed.

7004191

Contacts

with Local Stakeholders.

36401.21

Hours

of Multistate Efforts.

340008

Total Number

of Volunteers Engaged.

Stories

Weigh off Helps the Community

For the third year in a row this ANR agent has collaborated with the KY Giant Pumpkin Growers Association, Meade County Tourism Board, Meade County FFA, and a local Agritourism farm to plan and implement a national weigh-off for a giant vegetable especially pumpkins and watermelons. Over 400 people attended the event from 10 different states. It is estimated that this event generates nearly $10,000 for our community. Spectators are given the chance to learn about growing vegetables through quest...

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Weigh off Helps the Community

People

Chelsea Walling

Extension Associate

Chelsea
K-12 Aquaculture and Aquaponics extension associate who loves sharing environmental education with minds of all ages. ... More

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