McCracken County CES Program Indicators and Success StoriesJul 1, 2018 - Jun 30, 2019





1032 - Master Gardener
1032.10) 14

Number of Master Gardener volunteers who developed confidence in addressing the needs of clientele (walk-ins, phone calls, emails, etc.)

1032.11) 22

Number of Master Gardener volunteers who became aware of Extension’s role in addressing the needs of local residents

1032.12) 28

Number of Master Gardener volunteers who saw their services as a reliable source of home horticulture information in the county

1032.13) 16

Number of Master Gardener volunteers who learned how to work more effectively with people

1032.14) 22

Number of Master Gardener volunteers who believe their efforts helped extend the outreach of the Kentucky Cooperative Extension Service

1032.15) 22

Number of Master Gardener volunteers who believes the Master Gardener program greatly improves the Kentucky Cooperative Extension Service’s connection to the local community

1032.16) 26

Number of master gardener volunteers who believe they developed skills they can use in other areas of their lives

1032.9) 16

Number of Master Gardener volunteers who developed more confidence in teaching subject matter related to horticulture

1032.8) 25

Number of Master Gardener volunteers who adopted 2 or more practices from Master Gardener training into their own garden/landscape

1032.6) 0

Number of indirect contacts made by Master Gardener volunteers

1032.7) 24

Number of Master Gardener volunteers who increased their knowledge of home horticultural practices

1032.1) 28

Number of master gardeners that have completed certification and were active volunteers in the county during the past year

1032.2) 2

Number of Master Gardeners that have served as volunteers for one (1) year or less

1032.3) 3300

Number of volunteer service hours completed by Extension Master Gardener Volunteers in the county

1032.4) 400

Number of continuing education hours completed by Master Gardener volunteers

1032.5) 3000

Number of direct contacts made by Master Gardener volunteers



Success Stories

Master Gardeners at Farmers Market Recruit New People for 2019 Master Gardener Training

Author: Kathryn Wimberley

Major Program: Master Gardener

SITUATION: Demand for home horticulture information continues to increase for Kentucky county Extension offices. The Kentucky Extension Master Gardener (EMG) Program develops trained volunteers to assist county Extension staff in meeting this need for research-based information and public outreach.LONG-TERM OUTCOMES: The public has a positive perception of EMG volunteers as reliable sources for home horticulture information.EMG Volunteers extend the educational outreach of the Cooperat

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Extension Master Gardeners Contribute to McCracken County Extension Outreach

Author: Kathryn Wimberley

Major Program: Master Gardener

 SITUATION:Demand for home horticulture information continues to increase for Kentucky county Extension offices. The Kentucky Extension Master Gardener (EMG) Program develops trained volunteers to assist county Extension staff in meeting this need for research-based information and public outreach. LONG-TERM OUTCOMES:The public has a positive perception of EMG volunteers as reliable sources for home horticulture information.EMG Volunteers extend the educational outreach of the Cooperat

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