Extension
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| 1051 - Horticulture, Commercial | ||
|---|---|---|
| 1051.1) | 45 |
Number of growers who gained knowledge in commercial horticulture including: improved pest and disease management, improved soil management, how to interpret a soil test and apply fertilizer accordingly, recommended crop varieties, improved crop management such as trellising, pruning, harvesting, timing of operations, etc. |
| 1051.3) | 6 |
Number of farmers and farmer market vendors who gained knowledge on crop diversification |
| 1051.4) | 3 |
Number of growers who adopted techniques that extended the growing season |
| 1051.5) | 5 |
Number for growers who diversified crop production |
| 1051.11) | 0 |
Number of growers who conducted foliar tissue testing |
| 1051.12) | 5 |
Number of growers who implemented irrigation systems |
| 1051.14) | 14 |
Number of growers who planned and practiced crop rotation |
Author: Roger Mollette
Major Program: Horticulture, Commercial
Apple AtchaMartin County has plans for one of the largest apple orchards in the state with 120,000 trees planted for the first round. More Honey Crisp trees are planned for the near future. A processing facility will be located on the orchard site. The University of Kentucky Cooperative Extension Service will play a vital role in the “Apple Atcha” project by working with farmers in Martin, as well as, the surrounding counties to educate and encourage the production of appl
