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| 1032 - Master Gardener | ||
|---|---|---|
| 1032.1) | 50 |
Number of master gardeners that have completed certification and were active volunteers in the county during the past year |
| 1032.2) | 20 |
Number of Master Gardeners that have served as volunteers for one (1) year or less |
| 1032.3) | 1000 |
Number of volunteer service hours completed by Extension Master Gardener Volunteers in the county |
| 1032.4) | 300 |
Number of continuing education hours completed by Master Gardener volunteers |
| 1032.5) | 3000 |
Number of direct contacts made by Master Gardener volunteers |
| 1032.6) | 1800 |
Number of indirect contacts made by Master Gardener volunteers |
| 1032.7) | 30 |
Number of Master Gardener volunteers who increased their knowledge of home horticultural practices |
| 1032.8) | 25 |
Number of Master Gardener volunteers who adopted 2 or more practices from Master Gardener training into their own garden/landscape |
| 1032.9) | 40 |
Number of Master Gardener volunteers who developed more confidence in teaching subject matter related to horticulture |
| 1032.10) | 15 |
Number of Master Gardener volunteers who developed confidence in addressing the needs of clientele (walk-ins, phone calls, emails, etc.) |
| 1032.11) | 20 |
Number of Master Gardener volunteers who became aware of Extension’s role in addressing the needs of local residents |
| 1032.12) | 50 |
Number of Master Gardener volunteers who saw their services as a reliable source of home horticulture information in the county |
| 1032.13) | 12 |
Number of Master Gardener volunteers who learned how to work more effectively with people |
| 1032.14) | 40 |
Number of Master Gardener volunteers who believe their efforts helped extend the outreach of the Kentucky Cooperative Extension Service |
| 1032.15) | 50 |
Number of Master Gardener volunteers who believes the Master Gardener program greatly improves the Kentucky Cooperative Extension Service’s connection to the local community |
| 1032.16) | 30 |
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
Master Gardeners are individuals who have earned and maintained certification through training conducted by Kentucky Extension specialists and agents. They serve their communities by conducting educational programs for youth and adults and community service projects. Continuing education and leadership development are important components of the Master Gardener Program to maintain their certification. In 2017, the Horticulture Agents of District Four (Central Kentucky) hosted th
Author: Adam Leonberger
Major Program: Master Gardener
The Master Gardener program is a CAFE featured program and a major initiative for participating counties. Many Master Gardener volunteers assist county agents by accepting samples, completing homeowner site visits, fielding phone calls from homeowners, and/or providing general diagnostic assistance. As diagnosis of plant problems is a challenging and often intimidating process, many volunteers are timid to participate in these programs. In order to provide Master Gardeners with additional educat
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
Many services and events in the community wouldn’t be possible without the assistance from community members giving freely of their time. However, only 24.2% of Kentucky residents volunteer their time according to the Corporation for National and Community Service. Franklin County Cooperative Extension Services’ Master Gardener volunteer association, the Capital Area Master Gardener (CAMG) association, is one of the most active associations in the area. This past year the association
