Knox County CES Program Indicators and Success StoriesJul 1, 2024 - Jun 30, 2025
| 1031 - Horticulture, Consumer and Home | ||
|---|---|---|
| 1031.1) | 50 |
Number of people who gained knowledge in consumer and home horticulture including: native plants, disease and pests, composting, site analysis, and proper maintenance |
| 1031.12) | 30 |
Number of people who used Extension information to make decisions on site selection, varieties, and /or maintenance |
Success Stories
Supporting the Local Food and Agriculture Industry
Author: Robert Kirby
Major Program: Horticulture, Consumer and Home
According to the University of Kentucky Community Needs Assessment Survey results, strengthening/supporting the local food and agriculture industry is listed as a top priority indicator. To address this need, Knox County community members were educated of the importance and development of local food/local grown products/markets and the agriculture industry, the agriculture agent and FCS agent provided 5 educational opportunities with transportation provided to visit a local dairy farm, loc
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