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| 1051 - Horticulture, Commercial | ||
|---|---|---|
| 1051.3) | 4 |
Number of farmers and farmer market vendors who gained knowledge on crop diversification |
| 1051.4) | 4 |
Number of growers who adopted techniques that extended the growing season |
| 1051.5) | 3 |
Number for growers who diversified crop production |
| 1051.11) | 2 |
Number of growers who conducted foliar tissue testing |
| 1051.12) | 2 |
Number of growers who implemented irrigation systems |
| 1051.1) | 11 |
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) | 2 |
Number of growers who planned and practiced crop rotation |
Author: James Morgeson
Major Program: Horticulture, Commercial
A local distillery contacted the Horticulture Agent for help after the distillery’s horticulturist had taken a new position at the height of the growing season. The staff needed immediate direction on how to maintain the innovative raised bed vegetable garden that was located near the tour entrance. The horticulture agent made bimonthly visits to teach the staff about integrated pest management, insect and disease identification and control, crop rotation, soil testing, and to give g
