Warren County CES Program Indicators and Success StoriesJul 1, 2024 - Jun 30, 2025
| 1051 - Horticulture, Commercial | ||
|---|---|---|
| 1051.1) | 50 |
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) | 25 |
Number of farmers and farmer market vendors who gained knowledge on crop diversification |
| 1051.4) | 10 |
Number of growers who adopted techniques that extended the growing season |
| 1051.5) | 5 |
Number for growers who diversified crop production |
| 1051.11) | 2 |
Number of growers who conducted foliar tissue testing |
| 1051.12) | 0 |
Number of growers who implemented irrigation systems |
| 1051.14) | 20 |
Number of growers who planned and practiced crop rotation |
Success Stories
The Business of Blooms Short Course
Author: Kristin Hildabrand
Major Program: Horticulture, Commercial
The Business in Bloom's Short Course, a unique collaboration with the Kentucky Horticulture Council, provided cut flower growers an exclusive educational opportunity to acquire new marketing and design skills for their operations. In conjunction with the July Cut Flower Month promotion, this innovative program also facilitated in-person networking experiences among growers. The event statistics underscore the success of this initiative. This one-day event was marketed on the Kentucky Ho
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