Extension
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| 1055 - Community Gardens and Horticulture Therapy | ||
|---|---|---|
| 1055.1) | 50 |
Number of participants in Extension horticulture programs at senior centers, detention centers, or rehabilitation centers |
| 1055.11) | 50 |
Number of people who developed employment skills from participating in gardening |
| 1055.12) | 50 |
Number of people who improved or maintained physical, emotional, or mental health from participating in gardening |
| 1055.15) | 40 |
Number of pounds of food provided to local non-profit organizations |
Author: Kara Back
Major Program: Community Gardens and Horticulture Therapy
The Taylor County Horticulture agent is collaborating with a team of extension specialists, agents, and assistants to create a toolbox kit for extension personnel to start a recovery garden for recovery centers.After working with our local recovery center, the horticulture agent sees the importance of this education and activity. (Within Taylor County this year 95 men have participated in the recovery garden program.) Packaging this gained knowledge in a useful form for others to utilize in star
