Extension
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| 1051 - Horticulture, Commercial | ||
|---|---|---|
| 1051.1) | 20 |
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. |
| 1051.3) | 20 |
Number of farmers and farmer market vendors who gained knowledge on crop diversification |
| 1051.4) | 16 |
Number of growers who adopted techniques that extended the growing season |
| 1051.5) | 15 |
Number for growers who diversified crop production |
| 1051.11) | 0 |
Number of growers who conducted foliar tissue testing |
| 1051.12) | 10 |
Number of growers who implemented irrigation systems |
| 1051.14) | 18 |
Number of growers who planned and practiced crop rotation |
Author: Keith Hackworth
Major Program: Horticulture, Commercial
Directed by our leadership, Extension has been involved with local farmers to assist them with new enterprise development. The local agriculture leaders suggested that some efforts be directed at improvements in horticultural production. Several educational programs were offered to those interested in high tunnel, greenhouse, and bedding plant production. Assistance from Extension Specialists and other agents were utilized in these endeavors. Because of these efforts, we now have four commercial
