Extension
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Contributed.
with Local Stakeholders.
of Multistate Efforts.
of Volunteers Engaged.
Number of growers who adopted techniques that extended the growing season |
450 |
Number of growers who planned and practiced crop rotation |
884 |
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. |
6766 |
Number of growers who implemented irrigation systems |
307 |
Number of growers who conducted foliar tissue testing |
95 |
Number for growers who diversified crop production |
499 |
Number of farmers and farmer market vendors who gained knowledge on crop diversification |
931 |
Phillip McCartney is interested in growing blueberries but his site is not conducive to production. His soil pH is near neutral; blueberries require a soil pH between 4.5-5.2 to survive. The soil is also clayey and poorly drained which would cause root rot issues for blueberries. However, he lives near several major metropolitan areas (Louisville and Covington) where there is substantial demand for fresh market produce. Through conversation with the Extension Associate (Daniel Becker) and exchan...
