1032 - Master Gardener | ||
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1032.1) | 5 |
Number of master gardeners that have completed certification and were active volunteers in the county during the past year |
1032.2) | 5 |
Number of Master Gardeners that have served as volunteers for one (1) year or less |
1032.3) | 40 |
Number of volunteer service hours completed by Extension Master Gardener Volunteers in the county |
1032.4) | 10 |
Number of continuing education hours completed by Master Gardener volunteers |
1032.5) | 100 |
Number of direct contacts made by Master Gardener volunteers |
1032.6) | 0 |
Number of indirect contacts made by Master Gardener volunteers |
1032.7) | 5 |
Number of Master Gardener volunteers who increased their knowledge of home horticultural practices |
1032.8) | 10 |
Number of Master Gardener volunteers who adopted 2 or more practices from Master Gardener training into their own garden/landscape |
1032.9) | 2 |
Number of Master Gardener volunteers who developed more confidence in teaching subject matter related to horticulture |
1032.10) | 2 |
Number of Master Gardener volunteers who developed confidence in addressing the needs of clientele (walk-ins, phone calls, emails, etc.) |
1032.11) | 5 |
Number of Master Gardener volunteers who became aware of Extension’s role in addressing the needs of local residents |
1032.12) | 2 |
Number of Master Gardener volunteers who saw their services as a reliable source of home horticulture information in the county |
1032.13) | 4 |
Number of Master Gardener volunteers who learned how to work more effectively with people |
1032.14) | 3 |
Number of Master Gardener volunteers who believe their efforts helped extend the outreach of the Kentucky Cooperative Extension Service |
1032.15) | 2 |
Number of Master Gardener volunteers who believes the Master Gardener program greatly improves the Kentucky Cooperative Extension Service’s connection to the local community |
1032.16) | 5 |
Number of master gardener volunteers who believe they developed skills they can use in other areas of their lives |
Author: Anthony Tackett
Major Program: Master Gardener
Master Gardeners are individuals who have earned and maintained certification through training conducted by Kentucky Extension specialists and agents. They serve their communities by conducting educational programs for youth and adults and community service projects. Continuing education and leadership development are important components of the Master Gardener Program to maintain their certification.In 2017, the Horticulture Agents of District Four (Central Kentucky) hosted the Kent
Author: Anthony Tackett
Major Program: Master Gardener
The Master Gardener Program is part of the Kentucky Cooperative Extension Service and is designed to expand horticultural knowledge among the community through the use of trained volunteers. Master Gardeners are required to complete 40 hours of approved volunteer service related to horticulture within one year after completing the training as well as attend 20 hours of continuing education. In the fall 2017, the Horticulture Agents of Harrison and Bourbon Counties offered a joint Mas