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| 1032 - Master Gardener | ||
|---|---|---|
| 1032.16) | 18 |
Number of master gardener volunteers who believe they developed skills they can use in other areas of their lives |
| 1032.14) | 18 |
Number of Master Gardener volunteers who believe their efforts helped extend the outreach of the Kentucky Cooperative Extension Service |
| 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 |
| 1032.15) | 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 |
| 1032.1) | 43 |
Number of master gardeners that have completed certification and were active volunteers in the county during the past year |
| 1032.3) | 2078 |
Number of volunteer service hours completed by Extension Master Gardener Volunteers in the county |
| 1032.4) | 643 |
Number of continuing education hours completed by Master Gardener volunteers |
| 1032.5) | 471 |
Number of direct contacts made by Master Gardener volunteers |
| 1032.7) | 21 |
Number of Master Gardener volunteers who increased their knowledge of home horticultural practices |
| 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 |
| 1032.2) | 10 |
Number of Master Gardeners that have served as volunteers for one (1) year or less |
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 fall 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 pe
Author: Erika Wood
Major Program: Master Gardener
In September of 2019, a new master gardener class was conducted at the Hopkins County Extension Office. In order to become a certified master gardener volunteer, gardeners must undergo a minimum 12 week training, which consists of 24 hours of core subject courses including: Cooperative Extension/Volunteerism, Botany, Soils, Plant Pathology, Entomology, and Pesticides/Pesticides Safety/Environmental Issues. Optional classes such as Annuals and Perennials, Home Vegetable Gardening, Com
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 ar
