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





1052 - Commercial Horticulture - Landscape Ecosystems
1052.1) 3949

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) 2522

Number of consumers who implemented proper pruning techniques and/or plant maintenance practices after participating in the program

1052.3) 1131

Number of nursery landscapers, arborists, etc.  who implemented proper pruning techniques and/or plant maintenance practices after participating in the program

1052.4) 12

Number of consumers noticing a reduction in heating and/or cooling bills due to strategically planted trees/landscape

1052.5) 6

Number of consumers noticing noise reduction as a result of strategically planting trees/landscape

1052.6) 495

Number of nursery landscapers, arborists, etc. that reported a more profitable business as a result of planting in appropriate sites (as suggested by Extension)



Success Stories

2020 Tri State Green Industry Conference

Author: David Koester

Major Program: Commercial Horticulture - Landscape Ecosystems

The Tri-State Green Industry Conference (GIC) has provided annual training to horticultural professionals for over 80 years. The GIC has grown from humble beginnings in a greenhouse to become a premiere regional training event.This is the fifth consecutive year the GIC has experienced record breaking attendance. This years 871 participants topped last years 759 by 15 percent. The 2020 GIC featured 8 training tracks with 33 speakers making 35 presentations. The trade show had 37 for profit exhibi

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