Taylor County CES Program Indicators and Success StoriesJul 1, 2021 - Jun 30, 2022





1051 - Horticulture, Commercial
1051.3) 8

Number of farmers and farmer market vendors who gained knowledge on crop diversification  

1051.4) 0

Number of growers who adopted techniques that extended the growing season

1051.5) 0

Number for growers who diversified crop production

1051.11) 5

Number of growers who conducted foliar tissue testing

1051.12) 6

Number of growers who implemented irrigation systems

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.

1051.14) 8

Number of growers who planned and practiced crop rotation



Success Stories

Farmers' Market Association Inc., of Taylor County Spring Festival

Author: Kara Back-Campbell

Major Program: Horticulture, Commercial

The opening day of the Taylor County Farmers' Market raised concern for the 2022 season, because of the low turnout of customers. Upon reviewing last year's numbers the next market day was projected to be even lower. The Horticulture agent along with the ANR agent, 4-H agent, and EFNEP assistant worked together to plan, set up, and host the first Spring Festival at the Farmers' Market. The festival consisted of Taylor County Master Gardeners working centers for children to learn how

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Central Kentucky Women in Ag Conference

Author: Kara Back-Campbell

Major Program: Horticulture, Commercial

The Casey County ANR agent approached the Taylor County Horticulture and ANR agent with the idea to create and host a Women in Ag Conference. The goal of this conference was to provide agriculture / horticulture programming with a focus on women. With knowledge the women gained, the agents are hoping they will take what they learned and apply it to an existing or new farming enterprise. Along with several other ANR and horticulture agents in neighboring counties, the first Central Kentucky Women

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