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| 1032 - Master Gardener | ||
|---|---|---|
| 1032.10) | 9 |
Number of Master Gardener volunteers who developed confidence in addressing the needs of clientele (walk-ins, phone calls, emails, etc.) |
| 1032.11) | 21 |
Number of Master Gardener volunteers who became aware of Extension’s role in addressing the needs of local residents |
| 1032.12) | 16 |
Number of Master Gardener volunteers who saw their services as a reliable source of home horticulture information in the county |
| 1032.13) | 15 |
Number of Master Gardener volunteers who learned how to work more effectively with people |
| 1032.14) | 18 |
Number of Master Gardener volunteers who believe their efforts helped extend the outreach of the Kentucky Cooperative Extension Service |
| 1032.15) | 22 |
Number of Master Gardener volunteers who believes the Master Gardener program greatly improves the Kentucky Cooperative Extension Service’s connection to the local community |
| 1032.16) | 18 |
Number of master gardener volunteers who believe they developed skills they can use in other areas of their lives |
| 1032.9) | 15 |
Number of Master Gardener volunteers who developed more confidence in teaching subject matter related to horticulture |
| 1032.8) | 21 |
Number of Master Gardener volunteers who adopted 2 or more practices from Master Gardener training into their own garden/landscape |
| 1032.6) | 641 |
Number of indirect contacts made by Master Gardener volunteers |
| 1032.7) | 21 |
Number of Master Gardener volunteers who increased their knowledge of home horticultural practices |
| 1032.1) | 43 |
Number of master gardeners that have completed certification and were active volunteers in the county during the past year |
| 1032.2) | 8 |
Number of Master Gardeners that have served as volunteers for one (1) year or less |
| 1032.3) | 2 |
Number of volunteer service hours completed by Extension Master Gardener Volunteers in the county |
| 1032.4) | 756 |
Number of continuing education hours completed by Master Gardener volunteers |
| 1032.5) | 471 |
Number of direct contacts made by Master Gardener volunteers |
Author: Erika Wood
Major Program: Master Gardener
The Master Gardener program is a volunteer organization dedicated to teaching and training people about horticulture related topics. This program is a part of the University of Kentucky Cooperative Extension Service and assists county extension agents in providing education and outreach in the community. Master Gardeners are required to undergo training and complete 40 hours of volunteer service in their first year before becoming certified. After the first year, Master Gardeners are requi
Author: Erika Wood
Major Program: Master Gardener
The Spring Lawn and Garden Fair is a program run by the Pennyroyal Master Gardener Association.The fair takes place at the Hopkins County Extension Service and offers a variety of activities including educational talks and demonstrations relating to horticulture, lawn and garden vendors, plant sales, and activities for children. The purpose of the fair is to educate local residents about different topics relating to horticulture, as well as raising awareness of the Master Gardener program
Author: Erika Wood
Major Program: Master Gardener
In the past three years, the Pennyroyal Master Gardener Association has held a spring and fall plant swap at the Hopkins County Farmers Market. The purpose of the plant swap was to give the community an opportunity to come swap plants with one another. Participants brought plants they were willing to give away and then could pick from plants donated by other participants to take home. A wide range of plants were brought to the swap and included the following: herbaceous perenni
Author: Erika Wood
Major Program: Master Gardener
The Master Gardener program is a CAFE featured program and a major initiative for participating counties. Many Master Gardener volunteers assist county agents by accepting samples, completing homeowner site visits, fielding phone calls from homeowners, and/or providing general diagnostic assistance. As diagnosis of plant problems is a challenging and often intimidating process, many volunteers are timid to participate in these programs. In order to provide Master Gardeners with additional educat
