Extension
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Contributed.
with Local Stakeholders.
of Multistate Efforts.
of Volunteers Engaged.
Number of participants in Extension horticulture programs at senior centers, detention centers, or rehabilitation centers |
1423 |
Number of people who developed employment skills from participating in gardening |
1637 |
Number of people who improved or maintained physical, emotional, or mental health from participating in gardening |
3399 |
Number of pounds of food provided to local non-profit organizations |
73923 |
In the early spring of 2021, Bullitt County Cooperative Extension Service was invited to collaborate in a project with Nichols Elementary to create a school garden and educational program for the garden. As a community, Nichols is used to finding their own resources and support, but they contacted the Extension Service due to previous long term relationships and programs offered by Extension. The Bullitt County Extension Service, the local Public Library branch, Nichols Elementary school staff a...
