Jefferson County CES Program Indicators and Success Stories - Jul 1, 2024

Jefferson County CES Program Indicators and Success StoriesJul 1, 2024 - Jun 30, 2025

1031 - Horticulture, Consumer and Home
1031.1)	46	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)	46	Number of people who used Extension information to make decisions on site selection, varieties, and /or maintenance

1031 - Horticulture, Consumer and Home

1031.1)

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)

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

Success Stories

Seed Library in Lobby of Jefferson County Extension in conjunction with SNAP ED recipes.

Author: Jennifer Palmer

Major Program: Horticulture, Consumer and Home

Describe the Issue or Situation.Lack of free seeds to community members.A seed library is a valuable community resource that promotes sustainable gardening, biodiversity, and food security. Here are the key reasons for creating or supporting a seed library:1. Preserving BiodiversitySeed libraries help preserve heirloom and rare plant varieties that are often not available commercially. By encouraging the saving and exchange of diverse seeds, these libraries contribute to maintaining genetic dive