McCracken County CES Program Indicators and Success StoriesJul 1, 2022 - Jun 30, 2023





1055 - Community Gardens and Horticulture Therapy
1055.15) 13

Number of pounds of food provided to local non-profit organizations
1055.12) 12

Number of people who improved or maintained physical, emotional, or mental health from participating in gardening

1055.11) 4

Number of people who developed employment skills from participating in gardening  
1055.1) 22

Number of participants in Extension horticulture programs at senior centers, detention centers, or rehabilitation centers  


Success Stories

Boy Scouts Horticulture Merit Badge Class

Author: Mary Dossett

Major Program: Community Gardens and Horticulture Therapy

Boy Scouts Horticulture Merit Badge Class

Troop 7 Horticulture Merit Badge Class        On Friday March 10th, the horticulture agent instructed Troop 7 boy scouts on how to obtain their Horticulture merit badge. The class consisted of 10 boy scouts and six adults present. The horticulture agent started the class with a presentation on gardening basics such as how to start a garden, gardening glossary, how to maintain your garden, gardening risks, and how to start a compost bin. The merit badge requires the boy s

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