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| 1051 - Horticulture, Commercial | ||
|---|---|---|
| 1051.1) | 69 |
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) | 22 |
Number of farmers and farmer market vendors who gained knowledge on crop diversification |
| 1051.4) | 3 |
Number of growers who adopted techniques that extended the growing season |
| 1051.5) | 9 |
Number for growers who diversified crop production |
| 1051.11) | 2 |
Number of growers who conducted foliar tissue testing |
| 1051.12) | 3 |
Number of growers who implemented irrigation systems |
| 1051.14) | 11 |
Number of growers who planned and practiced crop rotation |
Author: David Koester
Major Program: Horticulture, Commercial
Like all Extension related conferences, the Tri Sate Green Industry Conference had to go virtual in 2021, Regardless of the circumstances Tri State Green Industry personnel must maintain their pesticide and professional certifications. 23 committee members representing Ohio, Indiana and Kentucky Universities as well as industry professionals met and planned the virtual conference. The committee decided to waive all fees for the 2021 conference to make it truly available to all. 30 expert speaker
Author: David Koester
Major Program: Horticulture, Commercial
The Boone County Horticulture Demonstration Plot is in its fifth year of production. For growing season 2021 the plot was divided into plasticulture tomatoes, beans, cut flowers, squash and peppers. Varieties are evaluated on each of these commodities and the plot is open to commercial as well as the public. All are welcome to view the plot and make their own evaluations. 6 commercial farm market vendors have adopted and are growing one or more of the varieties highlighted at the demonstration p
Author: David Koester
Major Program: Horticulture, Commercial
The Boone County Extension Service has for many years hosted commercial green industry conferences. Plans were made in 2020 to collaborate with University of Kentucky Turf Specialist Travis Shaddox on a 2 day in person conference held at the Boone County Enrichment Center. Due to Covid restrictions plans had to be changed and a virtual conference was held. Specialists in turf, entomology, pathology, and landscape horticulture were enlisted to present virtually. Specialists from the industry were
Author: David Koester
Major Program: Horticulture, Commercial
Recommended rootstocks for the grafting of fruit trees are always difficult to acquire. Boone County has had a standing order with a rootstock nursery in Oregon. Due to the pandemic we tried to alter our order for early spring 2021. Unfortunately they had already shipped. At the time of receiving our order of rootstock we were restricted from holding in person classes. The rootstock was placed in our Cool Bot refrigeration unit.Thankfully in March we were able to hold in person classes with a ma
