Extension
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| 1055 - Community Gardens and Horticulture Therapy | ||
|---|---|---|
| 1055.1) | 80 |
Number of participants in Extension horticulture programs at senior centers, detention centers, or rehabilitation centers |
| 1055.11) | 3 |
Number of people who developed employment skills from participating in gardening |
| 1055.12) | 80 |
Number of people who improved or maintained physical, emotional, or mental health from participating in gardening |
| 1055.15) | 62 |
Number of pounds of food provided to local non-profit organizations |
Author: Chadwick Conway
Major Program: Community Gardens and Horticulture Therapy
The current COVID-19 pandemic is affecting everyone's way of living and has tremendously limited their social interactions. It is causing significant concern for many when it comes to one's mental health. The Knott County Cooperative Extension Service started offering numerous grab and go projects to its community from the beginning of this global pandemic. These are being disbursed at different times to allow those individuals to stay safe and healthy at home, various opportunities to p
