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| 1031 - Horticulture, Consumer and Home | ||
|---|---|---|
| 1031.1) | 75 |
Number of people who gained knowledge in consumer and home horticulture including: native plants, disease and pests, composting, site analysis, and proper maintenance |
| 1031.12) | 75 |
Number of people who used Extension information to make decisions on site selection, varieties, and /or maintenance |
Author: Roger Mollette
Major Program: Horticulture, Consumer and Home
Martin County has 12,500 residents while 37% live below poverty level with a median income of only $22,497.00. Residents of the county have a need for fresh fruits and vegetables at an affordable price.Due to the COVID-19 pandemic this year's Farmers' Market was a challenge. All produce had to be packaged separately, masks worn and social distancing practiced.The Martin County Extension Service worked cooperatively with the Kentucky Department of Agriculture, Martin County Health D
Author: Roger Mollette
Major Program: Horticulture, Consumer and Home
The Martin County Extension Service works with The Grow Appalachia organization and together they address food insecurity for families focused on organic gardening practices.The Grow Appalachia program has successfully created opportunities for fresh produce to be grown and used/preserved by families in the program. This program allowed the Extension Service to assist fifty families to produce and preserve food produced from their gardens. Many of these families could not have had a garden
