McCreary County CES Program Indicators and Success StoriesJul 1, 2020 - Jun 30, 2021





1031 - Horticulture, Consumer and Home
1031.1) 1500

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) 164

Number of people who used Extension information to make decisions on site selection, varieties, and /or maintenance  



Success Stories

Grow Appalachia

Author: Tracie Goodman

Major Program: Horticulture, Consumer and Home

McCreary County Extension has partnered with the Scott County, TN Extension Office for several years to implement the Grow Appalachia Program through Berea College for both McCreary County residents and Scott County residents. The mission of this program is to distribute garden resources and classes, provide technical assistance to farmers and market gardeners, and facilitate a network of organizations and leaders working to support food security across the region. During Covid-19, the program w

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