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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