Bourbon County CES Program Indicators and Success StoriesJul 1, 2019 - Jun 30, 2020





1031 - Home & Consumer Horticulture
1031.1) 700

Number of participants engaged in home and consumer horticulture programming



Success Stories

Direct Consumer Program Outreach

Author: Anthony Tackett

Major Program: Home & Consumer Horticulture

The Bourbon County Extension Service serves local communities through a wide variety of outreach activities.  These outreach efforts are designed for both groups and individuals.    In response to local consumer requests the Bourbon Extension Horticulture program has delivered over 550 direct one-on-one educational consultations during the past year.    These direct educational opportunities included a variety of activities including phone calls, emails, office visits, a

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Heritage Gardens

Author: Anthony Tackett

Major Program: Home & Consumer Horticulture

During the past year the Bourbon Extension Service worked with Master Gardeners and other volunteers in establishing a heritage themed educational garden at a local retirement center.  Local administrators at the facility had relayed that there was a need for more garden related therapy opportunities for residents.  Possible benefits cited included increased exercise and stimulation for residents.  A local master gardener decided to help develop the project as part of their ongoin

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