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| 1052 - Commercial Horticulture - Landscape Ecosystems | ||
|---|---|---|
| 1052.1) | 35 |
Number of individuals reporting a high or very high increase in knowledge (of planting, maintenance, pruning, site analysis) after participating in the program |
| 1052.2) | 276 |
Number of consumers who implemented proper pruning techniques and/or plant maintenance practices after participating in the program |
| 1052.3) | 165 |
Number of nursery landscapers, arborists, etc. who implemented proper pruning techniques and/or plant maintenance practices after participating in the program |
| 1052.4) | 0 |
Number of consumers noticing a reduction in heating and/or cooling bills due to strategically planted trees/landscape |
| 1052.5) | 0 |
Number of consumers noticing noise reduction as a result of strategically planting trees/landscape |
| 1052.6) | 3 |
Number of nursery landscapers, arborists, etc. that reported a more profitable business as a result of planting in appropriate sites (as suggested by Extension) |
Author: David Koester
Major Program: Commercial Horticulture - Landscape Ecosystems
The 2019 Tri State Green Industry Conference st a new record with 759 participants representing 4 states. This was a 17% increase in number attending from 2018. The Tri State Green Industry conference is truly a collaborative effort between the University of Kentucky, Ohio State University, Purdue University, Cinn State Technical college, The Boone County Arboretum, The Cinn.Zoo and Botanical Garden,and Spring Grove Cemetery.This one day event featured 7 teaching tracks with 27 speakers making 3
