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| 1032 - Master Gardener | ||
|---|---|---|
| 1032.16) | 25 |
Number of master gardener volunteers who believe they developed skills they can use in other areas of their lives |
| 1032.14) | 22 |
Number of Master Gardener volunteers who believe their efforts helped extend the outreach of the Kentucky Cooperative Extension Service |
| 1032.9) | 40 |
Number of Master Gardener volunteers who developed more confidence in teaching subject matter related to horticulture |
| 1032.8) | 35 |
Number of Master Gardener volunteers who adopted 2 or more practices from Master Gardener training into their own garden/landscape |
| 1032.6) | 0 |
Number of indirect contacts made by Master Gardener volunteers |
| 1032.15) | 25 |
Number of Master Gardener volunteers who believes the Master Gardener program greatly improves the Kentucky Cooperative Extension Service’s connection to the local community |
| 1032.1) | 37 |
Number of master gardeners that have completed certification and were active volunteers in the county during the past year |
| 1032.3) | 928 |
Number of volunteer service hours completed by Extension Master Gardener Volunteers in the county |
| 1032.4) | 333 |
Number of continuing education hours completed by Master Gardener volunteers |
| 1032.5) | 6774 |
Number of direct contacts made by Master Gardener volunteers |
| 1032.7) | 0 |
Number of Master Gardener volunteers who increased their knowledge of home horticultural practices |
| 1032.10) | 30 |
Number of Master Gardener volunteers who developed confidence in addressing the needs of clientele (walk-ins, phone calls, emails, etc.) |
| 1032.11) | 59 |
Number of Master Gardener volunteers who became aware of Extension’s role in addressing the needs of local residents |
| 1032.12) | 25 |
Number of Master Gardener volunteers who saw their services as a reliable source of home horticulture information in the county |
| 1032.13) | 18 |
Number of Master Gardener volunteers who learned how to work more effectively with people |
| 1032.2) | 22 |
Number of Master Gardeners that have served as volunteers for one (1) year or less |
Author: Adam Leonberger
Major Program: Master Gardener
The Kentucky Master Gardener Program is an intensive thirteen week series of classes focusing on various aspects of horticulture. While it does benefit the participants, the primary goal is to train new volunteers to be better gardeners and stewards of the land, as well as grow in their leadership skills and in community involvement. Each person who completes the program must return 40 hours of community service through the Cooperative Extension Service during the first year after the completion
Author: Adam Leonberger
Major Program: Master Gardener
Capital Area Extension Master Gardeners have held an annual plant sale for over 10 years. This sale not only provides the bulk of the revenue for outreach activities and an academic scholarship, but also provides an opportunity for county residents to obtain plants at a very affordable price. The Covid-19 pandemic forced the traditional in-person plant market. The Capital Area Extension Master Gardeners worked closely with the Franklin Co Extension staff to successfully transiti
Author: Adam Leonberger
Major Program: Master Gardener
Kentucky’s spectacular environment and beautiful landscapes have helped to shape our economy, culture, and history. The demand for information from Franklin County residents has risen sharply as the society has focused more on climate change and failing ecological systems. These residents understand that it is everyone’s responsibility to be good stewards of the land to protect and restore our natural resources’ quality and diversity that make Kentucky a great place
