Number of people who used Extension information to make decisions on site selection, varieties, and /or maintenance
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591
Number of people who gained knowledge in consumer and home horticulture including: native plants, disease and pests, composting, site analysis, and proper maintenance
One positive outcome of the pandemic was an increased gardening interest with younger audiences. This was initially thought to be short-lived while people were isolated at home. As businesses reopened and people returned to work, the interest in gardening remained. It can be difficult to reach audiences who aren't familiar with 4-H or other Extension programs. To appeal to a new, younger audience the Extension office partnered with the Master Gardeners and the Hopkinsville Brewing Company to
Horticulture Webinar Wednesday virtual programming continues to see interest and growth in its third season. Since February 2022, when the 3rd season started, through June 30, 2022, a total of 522 attendees have participated in the twenty live weekly webinars. Additionally, the zoom based “lunch and learn” horticultural program continues draw in participants not only at the weekly Wednesday webinars at 12:30 ET-11:30 CT, but also through the Horticulture Webinar Wednesdays YouTube ch
