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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 |
Lynn Grogan of Pea Ridge Farm participated in the Kentucky Horticulture council Small Fruits Initiative. She was wishing to expand her high tunnel strawberry operation and incorporate vertical stacker pots. Her interest in this production system was due to a desire to utilize vertical space more effectively and as a way to reduce joint strain during harvest. Her participation in the grant program and with help from the extension associate (Daniel Becker) acting as a technical advisor allowed her...
