Christian County CES Program Indicators and Success StoriesJul 1, 2024 - Jun 30, 2025
| 1051 - Horticulture, Commercial | ||
|---|---|---|
| 1051.1) | 580 |
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) | 430 |
Number of farmers and farmer market vendors who gained knowledge on crop diversification |
| 1051.4) | 430 |
Number of growers who adopted techniques that extended the growing season |
| 1051.5) | 430 |
Number for growers who diversified crop production |
| 1051.11) | 480 |
Number of growers who conducted foliar tissue testing |
| 1051.12) | 430 |
Number of growers who implemented irrigation systems |
| 1051.14) | 430 |
Number of growers who planned and practiced crop rotation |
Success Stories
Bridging the Information Gap: AgMatters Newsletter Connects Amish Farmers with Timely Resources
Author: Kelly Jackson
Major Program: Horticulture, Commercial
Access to timely and accurate agricultural information is critical to farm success. While digital tools like blogs, videos, and online training have transformed how most farmers learn and adapt, a significant gap remains for Amish and Mennonite growers—many of whom have limited access to phones and the internet.Recognizing this disparity, the Christian County Agriculture and Natural Resources (ANR) and Horticulture agents launched the AgMatters newsletter in 2021. The goal was to reach Ami
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