Mason County CES Program Indicators and Success StoriesJul 1, 2022 - Jun 30, 2023





1032 - Master Gardener
1032.4) 202

Number of continuing education hours completed  by Master Gardeners

1032.3) 1065

Number of Master Gardener hours completed in county

1032.1) 23

Number of certified Master Gardeners and active volunteers

1032.8) 23

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) 70

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) 10

Number of people with less than 1 year as Master Gardener

1032.9) 23

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

1032.6) 250

Number of indirect contacts made by Master Gardeners



Success Stories

Master Gardeners volunteering while incarcerated

Author: Lorin Fawns

Major Program: Master Gardener

 The Master Gardener Program at the Mason County Detention Center had ten graduates, most of whom earned four certificates and one license. Everyone participated, completing their homework and passing the final test without needing the extra points they earned from the homework.. Below is a list of the volunteer service that was completed through the program. # made 330 bows to be used for wreath & centerpiece classes and youth holiday program.#made 30 insect/pest ID booklets.# rec

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Master Gardener Program at local Detention Center

Author: Lorin Fawns

Major Program: Master Gardener

The Mason County Horticulture agent hosted a Master Gardener program at the Mason County Detention Center. The class was held once a week for 14 weeks for three hours a day; topics ranged from growing vegetables, landscape, fruit, lawn care, etc. Each week participants came to class, read materials given out, and completed homework; the last class consisted of a final example; 100% of participants passed the exam and graduated from the program. In addition to the Master Gardener certificate, the

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