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| 1032 - Master Gardener | ||
|---|---|---|
| 1032.1) | 35 |
Number of certified Master Gardeners and active volunteers |
| 1032.3) | 1109 |
Number of Master Gardener hours completed in county |
| 1032.4) | 256 |
Number of continuing education hours completed by Master Gardeners |
| 1032.5) | 3420 |
Number of direct contacts made by Master Gardeners |
| 1032.7) | 0 |
Number of Master Gardeners who completed a University of Kentucky Leadership Training Course |
| 1032.6) | 12485 |
Number of indirect contacts made by Master Gardeners |
| 1032.2) | 6 |
Number of people with less than 1 year as Master Gardener |
| 1032.8) | 35 |
Number of Master Gardener volunteers who believe the Master Gardener program greatly improves the Kentucky Cooperative Extension Service’s connection to the local community |
| 1032.9) | 35 |
Number of master gardener volunteers who believe they developed skills they can use in other areas of their lives |
Author: Amy Aldenderfer
Major Program: Master Gardener
Hardin County has almost 40,000 households with over 105,000 residents. Extension Master Gardeners enable residents to access research based information as an extension to the county Horticulture Agent. The Extension Master Gardener Program consists of 15 classes of intense training in various areas of interest to a horticulture enthusiast. After the classroom training is complete a minimum of 40 hours of volunteerism is required to be given back to the community through extensi
Author: Amy Aldenderfer
Major Program: Master Gardener
State-wide Virtual Extension Master Gardener Program In 2020, during the height of the pandemic, several people turned to gardening as an outlet for their mental health. In response to this situation, both horticulture and agriculture extension agents across the state banded together to offer the Extension Master Gardener (EMG) program virtually for the first time. Agents utilized the Zoom and Microsoft Teams platforms to plan out the virtual Extension Master Gardener program. Individual co
Author: Amy Aldenderfer
Major Program: Master Gardener
In October 2020, the Lincoln Trail Area Master Gardener Association, with the guidance and technology experience of the Horticulture Agent, presented a one-day, virtual state-wide Master Gardener Conference. There were over 125 Master Gardeners in attendance for 5 continuing education credits. There were 5 speakers, a virtual garden tour,and tips from local Master Gardeners. The conference was a huge success, given the new technology and the limitations on travel. The Lin
