Bourbon County CES Program Indicators and Success StoriesJul 1, 2020 - Jun 30, 2021
| 1051 - Horticulture, Commercial | ||
|---|---|---|
| 1051.1) | 25 |
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) | 10 |
Number of farmers and farmer market vendors who gained knowledge on crop diversification |
| 1051.4) | 5 |
Number of growers who adopted techniques that extended the growing season |
| 1051.5) | 5 |
Number for growers who diversified crop production |
| 1051.11) | 2 |
Number of growers who conducted foliar tissue testing |
| 1051.12) | 4 |
Number of growers who implemented irrigation systems |
| 1051.14) | 20 |
Number of growers who planned and practiced crop rotation |
Success Stories
Direct to Consumer and Producer Consultation and Education
Author: Anthony Tackett
Major Program: Horticulture, Commercial
The Bourbon County Extension Service serves local communities through a wide variety of outreach activities. We have faced special challenges during the past year due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. Despite these incredible challenges the Bourbon Extension Office has never been closed and we have continued our work in new and innovative ways to help keep everyone safe. Outreach efforts continued but, in some cases, looked different this year. Direct educational field o
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