Extension
It Starts With Us
Horticulture
Consumer Education and Health Wellness
M. Chadwick, V. Harper
Home & Consumer Horticulture
Master Gardener
Food Preservation
Agriculture 4-H Core Curriculum
As the population of Calloway County continues to grow, there continues to be a large influx of citizens relocating from larger cities and states across the nation. Both new and existing residents of our community are not aware of the type of horticulture plants that will grow in the region, nor how to grow and manage them. Also, many of Calloway County small scale farmers have found that growing and selling fruit, vegetables, and ornamental crops as well as value added products through local farmers markets is an effective way to supplement family income following the decline of tobacco production. Consequently there is a need to educate growers and vendors on production and marketing techniques and consumers on fresh produce preparation and nutritional characteristics, to make these markets more effective. As both of these people groups continue to grow the need for extension and our resources is reflected.
-Home owners will use best management practices to improve landscaping which will lead to more attractive and pleasing, suburbs, communities, and the county as a whole.
-Farmers, small scale farmers, and home owners will know how to best use their land for a supplemental income though farmers' markets or for producing their own food.
-The Calloway County Master Gardener Organization will increase the educational opportunities provided to citizens of Calloway County.
-Horticulturist will soil test, utilize proper plant nutrition and variety selection.
-Farmers and small farmers will utilize strategic management techniques and marketing to improve net return.
-Home owners will be able to reap the benefits of growing their own food.
-Master Gardeners will compleate the certification process in a timely manner
-Producers, and home owners will obtain knowledge of soil types, soil testing, nutritional needs of specific crops, variety selection, planting, IPM, weed control and the need to have a effective marketing plan.
Initial Outcome: Producers will obtain knowledge of soil types, soil testing, nutritional needs of specific crops, variety selection, planting, IPM, weed control and the need to have a effective marketing plan.
Indicator:Attractive landscapes, Increase # of home gardens, and increased # of vendors at farmers' market.
Method: Sample survey of those calling upon the agent for resources and consultation.
Timeline: 2018
Intermediate Outcome:Horticulturist will soil test, utilize proper plant nutrition and variety selection.
Farmers and small farmers will utilize strategic management techniques and marketing to improve net return. Home owners will be able to reap the benefits of growing their own food.
Indicator: Number of soil test, publications, and insect Id forms from interested clientele
Method: sample survey of those calling upon the agent for resources and consultation
Timeline: 2016-2019
Long-term Outcome: Home owners will use best management practices to improve landscaping which will lead to more attractive and pleasing, suburbs, communities, and the entire county as a whole. Farmers, small scale farmers, and home owners will know how to best use their land for a supplemental income though farmers' markets or food.
Indicator: amount of publications and education material distributed throughout the county.
Method: analysis of materials being distributed
Timeline: 2019-2020
Audience: Citizens of Calloway County
Project or Activity: Horticulture Tuesday night Talks
Content or Curriculum: Basic Gardening Techniques
Inputs: Agent time, publications, basic materials, seed
Date: 2016-2020
Audience: Purchase/Calloway County Horticulture Producers
Project or Activity: Using High tunnels
Content or Curriculum: Extending your growing season
Date: To be Determined.
Audience: Calloway County Master Gardener Interns
Project or Activity: Master Gardner Course
Content or Curriculum: Master Gardner Curriculum
Inputs: Agent time, basic materials, seed
Date: 2017-2018
Audience: General Public
Project or Activity: Newspaper and Newsletter Articles
Content or Curriculum: University of Kentucky Programming
Inputs: CES Publications, eXtension Resources,
Date: Monthly (Newspaper), Quarterly (Newsletter)
Audience: Citizens of Calloway County
Education: Environmentally Friendly Home Lawn, Garden, and Landscape care.
Content: Soil testing, lawn care, weed ID, and control, Insect ID and control
Date: Summer 2018
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