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 |
249 |
Number of people who developed employment skills from participating in gardening |
28 |
Number of people who improved or maintained physical, emotional, or mental health from participating in gardening |
632 |
Number of pounds of food provided to local non-profit organizations |
840 |
The McCracken County Jail reached out to me about conducting a Horticulture based program at their facility for the female inmates. They wanted to provide resources to their inmates while they are incarcerated. So, each week I put on the program in their pre-trail room at the jail so they would be able to participate in this program.The inmates loved the horticulture programs that I put on at the county jail. The Chief Deputy set in for a couple classes, and he was thrilled at their responses. T...
