Whitley County CES Program Indicators and Success StoriesJul 1, 2020 - Jun 30, 2021
| 1031 - Horticulture, Consumer and Home | ||
|---|---|---|
| 1031.1) | 357 |
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) | 357 |
Number of people who used Extension information to make decisions on site selection, varieties, and /or maintenance |
Success Stories
Victory Garden bags
Author: Stacy White
Major Program: Horticulture, Consumer and Home
“The Kentucky Victory Garden campaign is a collaborative effort between the Kentucky Department of Agriculture, University of Kentucky and Kentucky State University to encourage Kentuckians to get in touch with their agricultural roots during the coronavirus pandemic. The goal is to teach and encourage Kentucky families to grow their own food. Gardening has proved to have several benefits including improving mental health, increasing moderate intensity exercise, and promoting family connec
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Home gardening
Author: Stacy White
Major Program: Horticulture, Consumer and Home
In today's uncertain economic and social climate there is an increasing interest in learning to grow your own food. In cooperation with Grow Appalachia and Save the Children, home gardening classes are presented to underprivileged families wanting to grow their own gardens. The Grow Appalachia group is hosted by Henderson Settlement, a United Methodist Mission, which services Whitley and surrounding counties. The Save the Children gardening program is conducted in partnersh
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