Extension
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| 1051 - Horticulture, Commercial | ||
|---|---|---|
| 1051.3) | 0 |
Number of farmers and farmer market vendors who gained knowledge on crop diversification |
| 1051.4) | 5 |
Number of growers who adopted techniques that extended the growing season |
| 1051.5) | 10 |
Number for growers who diversified crop production |
| 1051.11) | 10 |
Number of growers who conducted foliar tissue testing |
| 1051.12) | 5 |
Number of growers who implemented irrigation systems |
| 1051.1) | 15 |
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) | 5 |
Number of growers who planned and practiced crop rotation |
Author: Curtis Judy
Major Program: Horticulture, Commercial
Market Garden Twilight TourIn July 2021, the Christian and Todd County Extension Offices partnered to host a Market Garden Twilight Tour. This program targeted small scale commercial vegetable growers with information on using woven ground covers for weed control as well as drip irrigation system design and operation. Sixteen producers participated in the tour.UK Extension specialist Daniel Becker presented the Todd County segment of the program at Frank and Tammy Amaro’s garde
