Union County CES Program Indicators and Success StoriesJul 1, 2024 - Jun 30, 2025
1031 - Horticulture, Consumer and Home | ||
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1031.1) | 12 |
Number of people who gained knowledge in consumer and home horticulture including: native plants, disease and pests, composting, site analysis, and proper maintenance |
1031.12) | 142 |
Number of people who used Extension information to make decisions on site selection, varieties, and /or maintenance |
Success Stories
Stepping Stone Class
Author: Katie Hughes
Major Program: Horticulture, Consumer and Home

Describe the Issue or Situation.Held a stepping stone class to where people could come create one of their own and add to their home garden. This brought in alot of new people to the extension office from young kids to adults. Even the homemaker group decided to do this program as one of their monthly meetings. Describe the Outreach or Educational Program Response (and Partners, if applicable).It showed how to make your own stepping stone and what materials are needed to do so. And discuss
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Homesteading Series on Jelly and Salsa Making
Author: Katie Hughes
Major Program: Horticulture, Consumer and Home

Describe the Issue or Situation.The homesteading series had different classes throughout the year, to help people learn more about the topics but also be able to do these classes by themselves. This one focus on canning and making jelly and salsa. Describe the Outreach or Educational Program Response (and Partners, if applicable).The people that attended these classes learn how to make jelly and salsa and the different steps that went into making them. Also the processes of canning and what
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