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| 1032 - Master Gardener | ||
|---|---|---|
| 1032.1) | 17 |
Number of master gardeners that have completed certification and were active volunteers in the county during the past year |
| 1032.2) | 0 |
Number of Master Gardeners that have served as volunteers for one (1) year or less |
| 1032.3) | 2282 |
Number of volunteer service hours completed by Extension Master Gardener Volunteers in the county |
| 1032.4) | 350 |
Number of continuing education hours completed by Master Gardener volunteers |
| 1032.5) | 3350 |
Number of direct contacts made by Master Gardener volunteers |
| 1032.6) | 126467 |
Number of indirect contacts made by Master Gardener volunteers |
| 1032.7) | 15 |
Number of Master Gardener volunteers who increased their knowledge of home horticultural practices |
| 1032.8) | 15 |
Number of Master Gardener volunteers who adopted 2 or more practices from Master Gardener training into their own garden/landscape |
| 1032.9) | 14 |
Number of Master Gardener volunteers who developed more confidence in teaching subject matter related to horticulture |
| 1032.10) | 14 |
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) | 15 |
Number of Master Gardener volunteers who saw their services as a reliable source of home horticulture information in the county |
| 1032.13) | 14 |
Number of Master Gardener volunteers who learned how to work more effectively with people |
| 1032.14) | 14 |
Number of Master Gardener volunteers who believe their efforts helped extend the outreach of the Kentucky Cooperative Extension Service |
| 1032.15) | 15 |
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) | 14 |
Number of master gardener volunteers who believe they developed skills they can use in other areas of their lives |
Author: Nicole Rhein
Major Program: Master Gardener
The local farm store in Marshall County, Marshall County Co-op, wanted to expand the expertise of their sales team. The Co-op partnered with Agriculture and Natural Resources Agent, Nikki Bell, and the Marshall Master Gardener Association to provide employees the opportunity to broaden their knowledge of Horticulture topics. Their employees participated in the 18 week Master Gardener Class which covered everything from plant diagnostics to landscape design.Today, the MG class participants from t
Author: Nicole Rhein
Major Program: Master Gardener
The 2016 Marshall County Master Gardener class was intended to refine and reshape the current Master Gardener (MG) program in Marshall County. The main intent was to increase the number of active MG's and increase their community outreach. Now, less than two years down the road the program has achieved just that. The Master Gardeners are now a larger, more active group that has become a formal association entitled the Marshall Master Gardener Association or MMGA. The association now has form
