Knott County CES Program Indicators and Success StoriesJul 1, 2020 - Jun 30, 2021





1031 - Horticulture, Consumer and Home
1031.1) 340

Number of people who gained knowledge in consumer and home  horticulture including: native plants, disease and pests, composting, site analysis, and proper maintenance

1031.12) 260

Number of people who used Extension information to make decisions on site selection, varieties, and /or maintenance  



Success Stories

Benefits of cover crops reaches a record number through virtual class

Author: Chadwick Conway

Major Program: Horticulture, Consumer and Home

Each year the Knott County Agriculture Agent teaches a class in the fall on Cold Crops and Cover Crops.  This class covers various topics, such as, what crops can be grown in the fall and how to extend fresh vegetables later into the season. This class is always an interest to many gardeners who are looking at ways to increase the availability of fresh local foods.  Although, this a great part of the class, it allows the agent to educate the participants on the importance of cover crop

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