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 |
Pumpkin Filed WalkPumpkin production is on the increase in South Central Kentucky and Allen County ranks #1 in the state for vegetable and melon production, therefore we have a lot of growers in our county and many of them are pumpkin growers. The current demand of locally grown agriculture products, and the booming agritourism industry have opened a market for locally grown pumpkins. Pumpkins, as with all cucurbits, present unique challenges during the heat and humidity of Kentuckys growing sea...
