Hopkins County CES Program Indicators and Success StoriesJul 1, 2023 - Jun 30, 2024





1032 - Master Gardener
1032.4) 696

Number of continuing education hours completed  by Master Gardeners

1032.1) 60

Number of certified Master Gardeners and active volunteers

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

1032.5) 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

1032.2) 0

Number of people with less than 1 year as Master Gardener

1032.9) 0

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

1032.6) 0

Number of indirect contacts made by Master Gardeners

1032.3) 2064

Number of Master Gardener hours completed in county



Success Stories

Fall Plant Swap Enhances People’s Knowledge of Plants

Author: Erika Wood

Major Program: Master Gardener

Fall Plant Swap Enhances People’s Knowledge of Plants

In the past several 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

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Master Gardeners Make a Difference

Author: Erika Wood

Major Program: Master Gardener

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 Ga

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