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| 1032 - Master Gardener | ||
|---|---|---|
| 1032.4) | 0 |
Number of continuing education hours completed by Master Gardeners |
| 1032.1) | 51 |
Number of certified Master Gardeners and active volunteers |
| 1032.8) | 25 |
Number of Master Gardener volunteers who believe the Master Gardener program greatly improves the Kentucky Cooperative Extension Service’s connection to the local community |
| 1032.5) | 200 |
Number of direct contacts made by Master Gardeners |
| 1032.7) | 0 |
Number of Master Gardeners who completed a University of Kentucky Leadership Training Course |
| 1032.2) | 0 |
Number of people with less than 1 year as Master Gardener |
| 1032.9) | 51 |
Number of master gardener volunteers who believe they developed skills they can use in other areas of their lives |
| 1032.6) | 450 |
Number of indirect contacts made by Master Gardeners |
| 1032.3) | 0 |
Number of Master Gardener hours completed in county |
Author: Tyson Gregory
Major Program: Master Gardener
Current research indicates that numerous pollinating insect species are threatened or in decline. The population decline of these insects has a direct impact on numerous fields and from an anthropocentric view the greatest impact will be on our food systems. The USDA states that about one third of global food supplies depend on pollinating insects. Loss of these pollinators will directly impact food stability across the US. From an ecological perspective, the increased decline in insect populati
Author: Tyson Gregory
Major Program: Master Gardener
The Woodford County Extension Master Gardener program addressed the need for more volunteers and leadership by re-implementing a 14-week training program co-lead by the Woodford County Horticulture Agent, Tyson Gregory, and the Frankling County Horticulture Agent, Adam Leonberger. This program provided interested residents of central Kentucky with a deep dive into core horticultural principles and related scientific disciplines.Eighteen residents successfully completed the program and became Ext
