Laurel County CES Program Indicators and Success StoriesJul 1, 2024 - Jun 30, 2025
| 1051 - Horticulture, Commercial | ||
|---|---|---|
| 1051.1) | 0 |
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) | 0 |
Number of farmers and farmer market vendors who gained knowledge on crop diversification |
| 1051.4) | 1 |
Number of growers who adopted techniques that extended the growing season |
| 1051.5) | 0 |
Number for growers who diversified crop production |
| 1051.11) | 3 |
Number of growers who conducted foliar tissue testing |
| 1051.12) | 0 |
Number of growers who implemented irrigation systems |
| 1051.14) | 2 |
Number of growers who planned and practiced crop rotation |
Success Stories
Aquaponics on Cornett Farm
Author: Steven Mobley
Major Program: Horticulture, Commercial
In this time of higher input costs and uncertain market prices it is important that farms operate as efficiently as possible. An aquaponics system allows for protein production from fish as well as vegetable production from lettuce, all while using the fewest inputs possible. The waste from the tilapia is used to supplement the fertilizer needs of the lettuce. Water is recycled and conserved as much as possible. Any solid fish waste that cannot be used to fertilizer the lettuce
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