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| 1051 - Horticulture, Commercial | ||
|---|---|---|
| 1051.3) | 12 |
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) | 3 |
Number for growers who diversified crop production |
| 1051.11) | 0 |
Number of growers who conducted foliar tissue testing |
| 1051.12) | 0 |
Number of growers who implemented irrigation systems |
| 1051.1) | 15 |
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. |
| 1051.14) | 0 |
Number of growers who planned and practiced crop rotation |
Author: Amanda Sears
Major Program: Horticulture, Commercial
In 2013 a local cattle farmer contacted the Madison County Horticulture Agent and told her he would like to start an apple orchard. The Agent invited the University of Kentucky Fruit Specialist, Dr. John Strang, to make a site visit and discuss the project with the client.Tree fruit are difficult to grow here in Kentucky due to our climate which increases the likelihood of diseases and insects which attack the trees. These issues can drastically reduce fruit yield by effecting the health of the
Author: Amanda Sears
Major Program: Horticulture, Commercial
Farmer’s market producers report increased sales if they use scales. With scales they get an exact weight rather than having to round down. That way they don’t lose sales through “nickel and dime” losses. Vendors who do not use a scale must sale by measure (example: quart of strawberries) or item (example: three cucumbers for a $1.00).Scales must be inspected by the Kentucky Department of Agriculture (KDA) Division of Regulation and Inspection each year. They must be for
Author: Amanda Sears
Major Program: Horticulture, Commercial
The Madison County Horticulture Agent supported commercial horticulture producers this past year in several ways. Specific focus areas were increasing farm revenue and food safety. In the fall and spring, the Agent worked with Kentucky Horticulture Council and visited with farmers who were participating in the Kentucky Small Fruits Initiative, a program designed to provide technical and financial support to small fruit crop growers expanding and establishing small fruit crop enterprises&nbs
