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| 1032 - Master Gardener | ||
|---|---|---|
| 1032.4) | 0 |
Number of continuing education hours completed by Master Gardeners |
| 1032.1) | 71 |
Number of certified Master Gardeners and active volunteers |
| 1032.8) | 71 |
Number of Master Gardener volunteers who believe the Master Gardener program greatly improves the Kentucky Cooperative Extension Service’s connection to the local community |
| 1032.5) | 2403 |
Number of direct contacts made by Master Gardeners |
| 1032.7) | 0 |
Number of Master Gardeners who completed a University of Kentucky Leadership Training Course |
| 1032.2) | 13 |
Number of people with less than 1 year as Master Gardener |
| 1032.9) | 71 |
Number of master gardener volunteers who believe they developed skills they can use in other areas of their lives |
| 1032.6) | 0 |
Number of indirect contacts made by Master Gardeners |
| 1032.3) | 1970 |
Number of Master Gardener hours completed in county |
Author: Kelly Jackson
Major Program: Master Gardener
Gardening is a wonderful time for people of all ages for those to spend family time together, learn where their food comes from, or even just enjoy the outdoors. This was a hope that our Junior Master Gardener leaders had for the youth that signed up to participate. The Jr Master Gardeners program in Christian County became a partnership with the Master Gardeners as two of the more experienced members volunteered to lead the program.The Master Gardener leaders participated in the Jr Master Garde
Author: Kelly Jackson
Major Program: Master Gardener
Master Gardeners is a program run by the University of Kentucky Cooperative Extension Service to train citizens in many areas of horticulture. Upon completing the Master Gardener education program, participants return 40 hours of community volunteer service through organized projects within one year to earn the title of Master Gardener and 15 hours annually to maintain their volunteer status. During the 2023 program year, Master Gardeners volunteered:681 hours of service in planting and maintain
Author: Kelly Jackson
Major Program: Master Gardener
Interest in vegetable gardening, especially among younger generations, has seen a resurgence in recent years, as evidenced by the increase in garden phone calls to the office. To address this need, the Christian County Master Gardeners organized a team of volunteers to focus on expanding vegetable information outreach of University resources. The educational efforts were targeted to reach audiences where they are. This included the high school agriculture classroom, a local brewery, Lowes, a loc
