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| 1051 - Horticulture, Commercial | ||
|---|---|---|
| 1051.1) | 8 |
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) | 8 |
Number of farmers and farmer market vendors who gained knowledge on crop diversification |
| 1051.4) | 8 |
Number of growers who adopted techniques that extended the growing season |
| 1051.5) | 8 |
Number for growers who diversified crop production |
| 1051.11) | 4 |
Number of growers who conducted foliar tissue testing |
| 1051.12) | 1 |
Number of growers who implemented irrigation systems |
| 1051.14) | 8 |
Number of growers who planned and practiced crop rotation |
Author: Kara Back-Campbell
Major Program: Horticulture, Commercial
After the biological controls program was started in Taylor Co. through the entomology department at UK, growers showed an interest in having scouting in their greenhouses. The horticulture agent fulfilled this roll and introduced the use of sticky cards to each grower. The growers see how useful the sticky cards are in their IPM program. This year we have increased the number of growers using the cards on a regular bases from two to a total of seven. The cards this year have already alerted the
Author: Kara Back-Campbell
Major Program: Horticulture, Commercial
The Taylor County Farmers' Market received a USDA small business promotion grant last year to use toward the famers' market in Taylor County. In cooperation with the health department and the extension office the market is working toward a revitalization. Increasing interest within the market throughout the community by increased advertisement on radio paper and social media. While also, providing opportunities for vendors to utilize free advertisement, resources provided by the market,
