Extension
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| 1032 - Master Gardener | ||
|---|---|---|
| 1032.1) | 35 |
Number of certified Master Gardeners and active volunteers |
| 1032.3) | 1200 |
Number of Master Gardener hours completed in county |
| 1032.4) | 400 |
Number of continuing education hours completed by Master Gardeners |
| 1032.5) | 0 |
Number of direct contacts made by Master Gardeners |
| 1032.7) | 0 |
Number of Master Gardeners who completed a University of Kentucky Leadership Training Course |
| 1032.6) | 0 |
Number of indirect contacts made by Master Gardeners |
| 1032.2) | 21 |
Number of people with less than 1 year as Master Gardener |
| 1032.8) | 35 |
Number of Master Gardener volunteers who believe the Master Gardener program greatly improves the Kentucky Cooperative Extension Service’s connection to the local community |
| 1032.9) | 35 |
Number of master gardener volunteers who believe they developed skills they can use in other areas of their lives |
Author: Adam Leonberger
Major Program: Master Gardener
In order to supply affordable plants to the community, the Capital Area Extension Master Gardeners have held an annual plant sale for over 12 years. The Covid-19 pandemic has lead to an explosion of homeowners that started gardening that made this effort especially important. This sale not only provides county residents access to affordable plants, but also raises funds for their outreach activities and two academic scholarships for students studying horticulture degrees.The Ca
