Hopkins County CES Program Indicators and Success StoriesJul 1, 2020 - Jun 30, 2021





1032 - Master Gardener
1032.1) 59

Number of certified Master Gardeners and active volunteers

1032.3) 914

Number of Master Gardener hours completed in county

1032.4) 468

Number of continuing education hours completed  by Master Gardeners

1032.5) 0

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) 0

Number of indirect contacts made by Master Gardeners

1032.2) 3

Number of people with less than 1 year as Master Gardener

1032.8) 0

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) 0

Number of master gardener volunteers who believe they developed skills they can use in other areas of their lives



Success Stories

Master Gardeners Make a Difference

Author: Erika Wood

Major Program: Master Gardener

Master Gardeners Make a Difference

The Extension 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 Gar

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