Success Stories

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  April

  Partnership to Reduce Greenhouse Gas Emissions

  According to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, 30-40% of food in the United States is wasted. The non-profit ReFed estimates this food waste is costing residents $310 billion, or $1500 per househ...

  
  

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• 16

  December

  Expanding Reach Through Volunteers

  The Fayette County horticulture program plays a vital role in supporting the local community in one of Kentuckys largest cities, home to a population of X residents. With just two full-time horticultu...

  
  

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  September

  Helping Agents Better Serve their Communities

  The C1 and C2 County Extension Agents for Horticulture, in partnership with the University of Kentucky College of Agriculture, Food, and Environment, recently hosted a successful statewide in-service ...

  
  

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  June

  Gardening program provides seniors a sense of community and health benefits

  There is a well documented link between gardening and physical and mental health. As our population ages we are increasingly aware of health issues and many seniors struggle to eat healthy meals on li...

  
  

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