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| 1051 - Horticulture, Commercial | ||
|---|---|---|
| 1051.3) | 11 |
Number of farmers and farmer market vendors who gained knowledge on crop diversification |
| 1051.4) | 23 |
Number of growers who adopted techniques that extended the growing season |
| 1051.5) | 12 |
Number for growers who diversified crop production |
| 1051.11) | 0 |
Number of growers who conducted foliar tissue testing |
| 1051.12) | 21 |
Number of growers who implemented irrigation systems |
| 1051.1) | 7 |
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) | 43 |
Number of growers who planned and practiced crop rotation |
Author: Courtney Jenkins
Major Program: Horticulture, Commercial
Seven years ago, Magoffin County ANR Agent, Courtney Jenkins, began working with a direct-to-consumer farmer with a desire to increase his farm income through commercial fruit and vegetable production.The agent first worked with the farmer through the local Grow Appalachia program, providing technical assistance and resources for him to be successful in his venture, as well as through the efforts of establishing the county’s first-ever farmers’ market. Later, the agent worked with hi
