Daviess County CES Program Indicators and Success StoriesJul 1, 2022 - Jun 30, 2023
| 1051 - Horticulture, Commercial | ||
|---|---|---|
| 1051.3) | 0 |
Number of farmers and farmer market vendors who gained knowledge on crop diversification |
| 1051.5) | 0 |
Number for growers who diversified crop production |
| 1051.11) | 2 |
Number of growers who conducted foliar tissue testing |
| 1051.12) | 1 |
Number of growers who implemented irrigation systems |
| 1051.1) | 35 |
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) | 0 |
Number of growers who planned and practiced crop rotation |
| 1051.4) | 3 |
Number of growers who adopted techniques that extended the growing season |
Success Stories
Extension Saves Participants Money through Offering Commercial Pesticide Training Locally Especially for the City
Author: Annette Heisdorffer
Major Program: Horticulture, Commercial
Commercial Pesticide Applicator Training, through required continuing education hours, provides updated information to professionals in the lawn, landscape maintenance, golf course, and nursery businesses. By the University of Kentucky Cooperative Extension Specialist and Daviess County Extension Agent for Horticulture Education presenting the training in the county, local companies save time and money by reducing travel time, transportation expense, and possible overnight stays to attend traini
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