Extension
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| 1051 - Horticulture, Commercial | ||
|---|---|---|
| 1051.3) | 2 |
Number of farmers and farmer market vendors who gained knowledge on crop diversification |
| 1051.4) | 3 |
Number of growers who adopted techniques that extended the growing season |
| 1051.5) | 3 |
Number for growers who diversified crop production |
| 1051.11) | 2 |
Number of growers who conducted foliar tissue testing |
| 1051.12) | 3 |
Number of growers who implemented irrigation systems |
| 1051.1) | 4 |
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. |
| 1051.14) | 3 |
Number of growers who planned and practiced crop rotation |
Author: Jay Hettmansperger
Major Program: Horticulture, Commercial
Consumers want to purchase bright, healthy plants when they are making that decision at a greenhouse. A Garrard County greenhouse operator contacted the Garrard County ANR agent to help improve the health and ultimately the salability of his flowers and vegetable plants. The operator noticed that his plants were not as green and healthy as they should be. The Garrard County ANR agent working with University specialist made an assessment of the greenhouse operations. Water and media samples
