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| 1032 - Master Gardener | ||
|---|---|---|
| 1032.10) | 6 |
Number of Master Gardener volunteers who developed confidence in addressing the needs of clientele (walk-ins, phone calls, emails, etc.) |
| 1032.11) | 16 |
Number of Master Gardener volunteers who became aware of Extension’s role in addressing the needs of local residents |
| 1032.12) | 27 |
Number of Master Gardener volunteers who saw their services as a reliable source of home horticulture information in the county |
| 1032.13) | 27 |
Number of Master Gardener volunteers who learned how to work more effectively with people |
| 1032.14) | 27 |
Number of Master Gardener volunteers who believe their efforts helped extend the outreach of the Kentucky Cooperative Extension Service |
| 1032.15) | 27 |
Number of Master Gardener volunteers who believes the Master Gardener program greatly improves the Kentucky Cooperative Extension Service’s connection to the local community |
| 1032.16) | 13 |
Number of master gardener volunteers who believe they developed skills they can use in other areas of their lives |
| 1032.9) | 16 |
Number of Master Gardener volunteers who developed more confidence in teaching subject matter related to horticulture |
| 1032.8) | 27 |
Number of Master Gardener volunteers who adopted 2 or more practices from Master Gardener training into their own garden/landscape |
| 1032.6) | 13392 |
Number of indirect contacts made by Master Gardener volunteers |
| 1032.7) | 29 |
Number of Master Gardener volunteers who increased their knowledge of home horticultural practices |
| 1032.1) | 29 |
Number of master gardeners that have completed certification and were active volunteers in the county during the past year |
| 1032.2) | 16 |
Number of Master Gardeners that have served as volunteers for one (1) year or less |
| 1032.3) | 839 |
Number of volunteer service hours completed by Extension Master Gardener Volunteers in the county |
| 1032.4) | 154 |
Number of continuing education hours completed by Master Gardener volunteers |
| 1032.5) | 1703 |
Number of direct contacts made by Master Gardener volunteers |
Author: Andrea Stith
Major Program: Master Gardener
Barren, Metcalfe, and Monroe Counties are home to a combined population of over 60,000 residents. Discussions with homeowners, program councils, and current Extension Master Gardener volunteers indicate that there is a growing interest in home & consumer horticulture.Barren, Metcalfe, and Monroe County Cooperative Extension Services hosted a joint Extension Master Gardener volunteer training class over 14 weeks in the fall of 2018. Agents as well as University of Kentucky Specialist’s
