Boone County CES Program Indicators and Success StoriesJul 1, 2018 - Jun 30, 2019





1032 - Master Gardener
1032.10) 35

Number of Master Gardener volunteers who developed confidence in addressing the needs of clientele (walk-ins, phone calls, emails, etc.)

1032.11) 43

Number of Master Gardener volunteers who became aware of Extension’s role in addressing the needs of local residents

1032.12) 43

Number of Master Gardener volunteers who saw their services as a reliable source of home horticulture information in the county

1032.13) 43

Number of Master Gardener volunteers who learned how to work more effectively with people

1032.14) 43

Number of Master Gardener volunteers who believe their efforts helped extend the outreach of the Kentucky Cooperative Extension Service

1032.15) 43

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) 43

Number of master gardener volunteers who believe they developed skills they can use in other areas of their lives

1032.9) 43

Number of Master Gardener volunteers who developed more confidence in teaching subject matter related to horticulture

1032.8) 43

Number of Master Gardener volunteers who adopted 2 or more practices from Master Gardener training into their own garden/landscape

1032.6) 2015

Number of indirect contacts made by Master Gardener volunteers

1032.7) 43

Number of Master Gardener volunteers who increased their knowledge of home horticultural practices

1032.1) 43

Number of master gardeners that have completed certification and were active volunteers in the county during the past year

1032.2) 6

Number of Master Gardeners that have served as volunteers for one (1) year or less

1032.3) 1249

Number of volunteer service hours completed by Extension Master Gardener Volunteers in the county

1032.4) 556

Number of continuing education hours completed by Master Gardener volunteers

1032.5) 7074

Number of direct contacts made by Master Gardener volunteers



Success Stories

Come Hike the Trails

Author: Gina Ligon

Major Program: Master Gardener

Come Hike the TrailsA little over 100 acres, the Boone County Environmental and Nature Center is a valuable community resource.  The pristine resource is home to pollinator plots, a wildlife viewing area, vernal ponds, old and newer forests, a lake, and shelter houses for outdoor programming.  Recently revived, the one acre demonstration garden displaying commercial production for vegetables and cut flowers, a high tunnel, small orchard, blueberry row, and raspberry row.  A forage

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