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| 1051 - Horticulture, Commercial | ||
|---|---|---|
| 1051.1) | 55 |
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) | 45 |
Number of farmers and farmer market vendors who gained knowledge on crop diversification |
| 1051.4) | 30 |
Number of growers who adopted techniques that extended the growing season |
| 1051.5) | 30 |
Number for growers who diversified crop production |
| 1051.11) | 13 |
Number of growers who conducted foliar tissue testing |
| 1051.12) | 35 |
Number of growers who implemented irrigation systems |
| 1051.14) | 32 |
Number of growers who planned and practiced crop rotation |
Author: Robert Kirby
Major Program: Horticulture, Commercial
By following the CDC, KDA and local health department guidelines, the Knox County Farmer's Market had another successful year. The Knox County Farmer's Market outdoor season began Thursday, May 28 through November 29, 2020. On average during peak season we had roughly 300 customers per week. During the beginning and end of the season, Knox Farmer's Market averaged 75-100 customers a week. Individual vendor revenues ranged from $100 to $1,500 per week. Estimated market revenue for the
Author: Robert Kirby
Major Program: Horticulture, Commercial
With most of the high tunnels in Knox County being NRCS grant funded, certain stipulations are agreed upon by producers when receiving the grant. One of the stipulations is that producers will agree to grow produce in the ground of the high tunnel for a minimum of four years. Almost all producers in the county have selected tomatoes as their primary crop because of the profit potential but have struggled growing in the ground the second and third years because of nematodes. To address the
