Anderson County CES Program Indicators and Success StoriesJul 1, 2020 - Jun 30, 2021
| 1055 - Community Gardens and Horticulture Therapy | ||
|---|---|---|
| 1055.1) | 0 |
Number of participants in Extension horticulture programs at senior centers, detention centers, or rehabilitation centers |
| 1055.11) | 0 |
Number of people who developed employment skills from participating in gardening |
| 1055.12) | 16 |
Number of people who improved or maintained physical, emotional, or mental health from participating in gardening |
| 1055.15) | 0 |
Number of pounds of food provided to local non-profit organizations |
Success Stories
Adopt a Crop
Author: Alex Butler
Major Program: Community Gardens and Horticulture Therapy
Adopt a Crop Success StoryIn Anderson County, there are several, mostly small scale, fruit and vegetable growers except for one large producer. The local farmers market here is small but growing, and educational opportunities around fruit and vegetable production are limited to the schools which are closed during the summer when most vegetables are growing. Additionally, most education around fruit and vegetable production happens at higher grade levels. The Anderson County Ex
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