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| 1032 - Master Gardener | ||
|---|---|---|
| 1032.4) | 405 |
Number of continuing education hours completed by Master Gardeners |
| 1032.1) | 50 |
Number of certified Master Gardeners and active volunteers |
| 1032.8) | 50 |
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) | 2000 |
Number of direct contacts made by Master Gardeners |
| 1032.7) | 0 |
Number of Master Gardeners who completed a University of Kentucky Leadership Training Course |
| 1032.2) | 35 |
Number of people with less than 1 year as Master Gardener |
| 1032.9) | 50 |
Number of master gardener volunteers who believe they developed skills they can use in other areas of their lives |
| 1032.6) | 750 |
Number of indirect contacts made by Master Gardeners |
| 1032.3) | 1450 |
Number of Master Gardener hours completed in county |
Author: Lori Bowling
Major Program: Master Gardener
The Tri-State area of Kentucky, Ohio and West Virginia has been battling the issues of food insecurity and food deserts for many years. There has been in influx of the population that has fallen below the poverty line in the recent 5 years and the number of those that are homeless have increased as well. One program that has been working to help provide fresh fruits and vegetables to those individuals that would not normally have access to these is the Master Gardener Program at the
