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| 1031 - Horticulture, Consumer and Home | ||
|---|---|---|
| 1031.1) | 150 |
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) | 0 |
Number of people who used Extension information to make decisions on site selection, varieties, and /or maintenance |
Author: Jeremy Williams
Major Program: Horticulture, Consumer and Home
Harlan County has historically ranked high in the number of chronic illnesses rates, statewide. To help educate citizens in heathy eating habits, the Family and Consumer Science and Agriculture and Natural Resources agents are working with the University of Kentucky Superfund Community Engagement Core (UK-CEC). The Harlan County Extension Council helped in bringing seven families to participate in the four year BerryCare program. Families initially learned how to plant and gro
Author: Jeremy Williams
Major Program: Horticulture, Consumer and Home
Not only did COVID-19 create challenges on a global scale, but Extension programming also faced unprecedented barriers. As conventional meetings became restricted or eliminated entirely, delivery of educational programming required adaptation from both sides -- educators and clientele. When it became apparent in March 2020 that Extension educational programming delivery would need to adapt, agents in Virginia and Kentucky organized a series of educational offerings via Zoom. By the end of May 20
