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| 1051 - Horticulture, Commercial | ||
|---|---|---|
| 1051.4) | 0 |
Number of growers who adopted techniques that extended the growing season |
| 1051.14) | 0 |
Number of growers who planned and practiced crop rotation |
| 1051.1) | 1 |
Number of growers who gained knowledge in commercial horticulture including: improved pest and disease management, improved soil management, how to interpret a soil test and apply fertilizer accordingly, recommended crop varieties, improved crop management such as trellising, pruning, harvesting, timing of operations, etc. |
| 1051.12) | 0 |
Number of growers who implemented irrigation systems |
| 1051.11) | 0 |
Number of growers who conducted foliar tissue testing |
| 1051.5) | 0 |
Number for growers who diversified crop production |
| 1051.3) | 6 |
Number of farmers and farmer market vendors who gained knowledge on crop diversification |
Author: Adam Barnes
Major Program: Horticulture, Commercial
Livingston County ANR played a pivotal role in resolving a critical issue at Sugar Creek Flower Farm, a commercial flower farm operating in the county. The owner reached out with an urgent problem: thousands of zinnias, just beginning to bloom, were showing deformed flowers. Despite the rest of the plant appearing healthy and no visible bugs, the flowers were abnormal, and there were small piles of fine dirt around the plants. Desperate for a solution, she contacted Livingston County ANR for hel
