Boyle County CES Program Indicators and Success StoriesJul 1, 2020 - Jun 30, 2021
| 1031 - Horticulture, Consumer and Home | ||
|---|---|---|
| 1031.1) | 3520 |
Number of people who gained knowledge in consumer and home horticulture including: native plants, disease and pests, composting, site analysis, and proper maintenance |
| 1031.12) | 4000 |
Number of people who used Extension information to make decisions on site selection, varieties, and /or maintenance |
Success Stories
Everyday Gardener Virtual Series
Author: Alexis Amorese Sheffield
Major Program: Horticulture, Consumer and Home
In an effort to adapt to changes in program delivery brought about by the Covid-19 pandemic, the Horticulture Agents in 6 counties of District Four (Central Kentucky) collaborated to offer the Everyday Gardener Webinar Series. This 6 week series taught by agents provided educational classes related to horticulture. Over 100 participants registered and attended the classes. Those completing the evaluation survey expressed appreciation of the: wide variety of programs off
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Blackberry Plants Yield Continuing Education Experience
Author: Alexis Amorese Sheffield
Major Program: Horticulture, Consumer and Home
As part of a research project with the University of Kentucky’s Department of Dietetics and Human Nutrition, the Danville-Boyle Co. Senior Center and the Boyle Co. Extension Office, a blackberry planting was established in 2018. At its start, the project looked at nutritional aspects of increasing blackberry consumption in the elderly. As well as improving physical exercise through plant care and harvesting. As the project begins to reach its conclusion,
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