Number of people who used Extension information to make decisions on site selection, varieties, and /or maintenance
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Number of people who gained knowledge in consumer and home horticulture including: native plants, disease and pests, composting, site analysis, and proper maintenance
Raising a fruit orchard in the backyard is a common desire. In fact, in the spring of 2023, information on starting a fruit orchard has been the second most sought after horticulture information at the Boone County Extension Office, only beaten by those concerned about evergreen plants damaged by the winter storm. While many people start home orchards, very few understand how to take care of that orchard. Many orchards that are planted are never pruned or sprayed with fungicides or insectic
The problemDuring the Covid-19 pandemic, many retirement communities were shut off from the outside world to protect their susceptible communities. While this seclusion was important during the periods of high transmission and outbreaks, it is also difficult for the retirees who no longer have the social interactions they may need. This seclusion has continued into 2023, where many retirement communities do not have outside groups working with them. The educational program responseThe North
