Simpson County CES Program Indicators and Success StoriesJul 1, 2019 - Jun 30, 2020





1031 - Home & Consumer Horticulture
1031.1) 1090

Number of participants engaged in home and consumer horticulture programming



Success Stories

Drive Thru Container Garden Kits

Author: Jason Phillips

Major Program: Home & Consumer Horticulture

The Simpson County Extension Agent for Agriculture and Extension Agent for 4-H Youth Development work jointly to provide new programs during the COVID-19 pandemic.  One such programming opportunity has been the “Drive Thru Container Garden Kits”.  This year, many people have been interested in growing their own produce to provide for their families, enjoy a fun and educational family activity and make the most of additional time they may have on their hands.  This prov

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Community Container Garden Kits

Author: Catherine Webster

Major Program: Home & Consumer Horticulture

Community Container Garden KitsThe Simpson Co. Extension Office saw an increase in requests for information from families wanting to grow their on vegetable garden during the pandemic.  Some families feared a food shortage while others wanted the assurance of a safe food supply.  As a result the Extension Agents for 4-HYD and ANR worked together to create a new program to meet this need, Community Container Garden Kits.  Agents recorded a video demonstrating how to grow a tomato c

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