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| 1051 - Horticulture, Commercial | ||
|---|---|---|
| 1051.4) | 18 |
Number of growers who adopted techniques that extended the growing season |
| 1051.14) | 15 |
Number of growers who planned and practiced crop rotation |
| 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. |
| 1051.12) | 18 |
Number of growers who implemented irrigation systems |
| 1051.11) | 4 |
Number of growers who conducted foliar tissue testing |
| 1051.5) | 15 |
Number for growers who diversified crop production |
| 1051.3) | 25 |
Number of farmers and farmer market vendors who gained knowledge on crop diversification |
Author: Robert Kirby
Major Program: Horticulture, Commercial
According to the 2020-2025 Dietary Guidelines for Americans, a person should consume fruits and vegetables daily as part of a healthy eating pattern to reduce their risk for chronic diseases such as, cardiovascular disease, type 2 diabetes, some cancers and obesity. According to the CDC, children are eating more fruit, but their fruit and vegetable intake is still too low. Recommendations by the USDA range from 1-2 cups for fruits and 1-3 cups for vegetables. In Knox County, Kentucky, the
