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| 1032 - Master Gardener | ||
|---|---|---|
| 1032.4) | 357 |
Number of continuing education hours completed by Master Gardeners |
| 1032.3) | 1892 |
Number of Master Gardener hours completed in county |
| 1032.1) | 53 |
Number of certified Master Gardeners and active volunteers |
| 1032.8) | 23 |
Number of Master Gardener volunteers who believe the Master Gardener program greatly improves the Kentucky Cooperative Extension Service’s connection to the local community |
| 1032.5) | 2048 |
Number of direct contacts made by Master Gardeners |
| 1032.7) | 5 |
Number of Master Gardeners who completed a University of Kentucky Leadership Training Course |
| 1032.2) | 5 |
Number of people with less than 1 year as Master Gardener |
| 1032.9) | 25 |
Number of master gardener volunteers who believe they developed skills they can use in other areas of their lives |
| 1032.6) | 3100 |
Number of indirect contacts made by Master Gardeners |
Author: Mary Dossett
Major Program: Master Gardener
In March 2021, Mary Hank started as the Horticulture Assistant under the Horticulture Agent, Kathy Wimberley. Mary and Kathy put together several raised beds with the help of the maintenance man at the time. Fast forward to August 2, 2022, Mary Hank taught a class at the Extension Office called Toolbox: Wicking Raised Beds. There was about thirty people in attendance included several Master Gardeners. The program was also recorded and added to a YouTube page for a larger audience rea
Author: Mary Dossett
Major Program: Master Gardener
During Fall 2022, The horticulture agent taught the Master Gardener training to willing participants. Mrs. Hines, who completed the training, reached out to the Horticulture Agent about volunteer hour requirements. Th agent told her of possible ways to earn her hours. Mrs. Hines then informed the agent how the training class encouraged her to start up a community garden at the a local high school in town. Her daughter had attended the high school. She is also involved in a garden club in town an
