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| 1051 - Horticulture, Commercial | ||
|---|---|---|
| 1051.3) | 474 |
Number of farmers and farmer market vendors who gained knowledge on crop diversification |
| 1051.4) | 75 |
Number of growers who adopted techniques that extended the growing season |
| 1051.5) | 75 |
Number for growers who diversified crop production |
| 1051.11) | 105 |
Number of growers who conducted foliar tissue testing |
| 1051.12) | 75 |
Number of growers who implemented irrigation systems |
| 1051.1) | 474 |
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. |
| 1051.14) | 75 |
Number of growers who planned and practiced crop rotation |
Author: Kelly Jackson
Major Program: Horticulture, Commercial
The accessibility of information to farmers has never been higher. Emails, blogs, social media, videos, and online training are bridging the information gap. This is true for all agricultural sectors except Amish and Mennonite farmers. Christian and Todd counties are two of the most Amish-populated counties in the state. Kentucky is the 8th most Amish-populated state with 15,000. Limited access to phones and internet sources, make it challenging for Amish farmers to get timely production in
