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| 1051 - Horticulture, Commercial | ||
|---|---|---|
| 1051.1) | 653 |
Number of growers who gained knowledge in commercial horticulture including: improved pest and disease management, improved soil management, how to interpret a soil test and apply fertilizer accordingly, recommended crop varieties, improved crop management such as trellising, pruning, harvesting, timing of operations, etc. |
| 1051.3) | 653 |
Number of farmers and farmer market vendors who gained knowledge on crop diversification |
| 1051.4) | 0 |
Number of growers who adopted techniques that extended the growing season |
| 1051.5) | 0 |
Number for growers who diversified crop production |
| 1051.11) | 20 |
Number of growers who conducted foliar tissue testing |
| 1051.12) | 0 |
Number of growers who implemented irrigation systems |
| 1051.14) | 0 |
Number of growers who planned and practiced crop rotation |
Author: Kelly Jackson
Major Program: Horticulture, Commercial
During the height of the COVID pandemic, Christian County saw an increase in produces sales and many people started growing their own vegetables. To help curate a listing of local businesses selling fresh produce and vegetable transplants, the Cooperative Extension Service partnered with the Christian County Master Gardener Association to develop a Plant and Produce Directory. Master Gardeners divided the county into five sections and then spent time driving those areas to locate farms, greenhou
Author: Kelly Jackson
Major Program: Horticulture, Commercial
Kentucky has the fastest-growing Amish population in the U.S. According to the Young Center for Anabaptist and Pietist Studies, the population of Kentucky Amish grew by 8,740 people since 2010 and is currently 8th in population with approximately 13,595 Amish. Christian County and neighboring Todd County are two of the three most populated counties in Kentucky with a combined population of 2,700. Many Amish in these two counties, grow and sell vegetables and depend on these sales for their
