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| 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) | 25 |
Number of growers who adopted techniques that extended the growing season |
| 1051.5) | 25 |
Number for growers who diversified crop production |
| 1051.11) | 5 |
Number of growers who conducted foliar tissue testing |
| 1051.12) | 25 |
Number of growers who implemented irrigation systems |
| 1051.14) | 25 |
Number of growers who planned and practiced crop rotation |
Author: Stacy White
Major Program: Horticulture, Commercial
According to the Kentucky Department of Agriculture, "The demand for affordable, fresh, local and healthy foods is growing. With more than 160 successful farmers’ markets across the Commonwealth, spanning more than 110 counties and 2,700 vendors, farmers’ markets and direct-to-consumer marketing are great ways to meet that demand. It’s simple for the consumer to find the products their looking for and buying local puts a face on your food with a connection between the cons
Author: Stacy White
Major Program: Horticulture, Commercial
As the demand for locally grown foods continues to grow, the interest of some new farmers to supply this demand also grows. Some of these growers are not traditional farmers with conventional farm equipment on hand. Many have invested in small tractors and other implements to farm on a small scale. Seeing this situation and knowing that most of these new growers could improve their efficiency with the availability of smaller shared use equipment, three new pieces of equipment w
