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| 1032 - Master Gardener | ||
|---|---|---|
| 1032.1) | 10 |
Number of master gardeners that have completed certification and were active volunteers in the county during the past year |
| 1032.2) | 3 |
Number of Master Gardeners that have served as volunteers for one (1) year or less |
| 1032.3) | 1100 |
Number of volunteer service hours completed by Extension Master Gardener Volunteers in the county |
| 1032.4) | 38 |
Number of continuing education hours completed by Master Gardener volunteers |
| 1032.5) | 609 |
Number of direct contacts made by Master Gardener volunteers |
| 1032.6) | 0 |
Number of indirect contacts made by Master Gardener volunteers |
| 1032.7) | 12 |
Number of Master Gardener volunteers who increased their knowledge of home horticultural practices |
| 1032.8) | 4 |
Number of Master Gardener volunteers who adopted 2 or more practices from Master Gardener training into their own garden/landscape |
| 1032.9) | 7 |
Number of Master Gardener volunteers who developed more confidence in teaching subject matter related to horticulture |
| 1032.10) | 1 |
Number of Master Gardener volunteers who developed confidence in addressing the needs of clientele (walk-ins, phone calls, emails, etc.) |
| 1032.11) | 0 |
Number of Master Gardener volunteers who became aware of Extension’s role in addressing the needs of local residents |
| 1032.12) | 3 |
Number of Master Gardener volunteers who saw their services as a reliable source of home horticulture information in the county |
| 1032.13) | 6 |
Number of Master Gardener volunteers who learned how to work more effectively with people |
| 1032.14) | 1 |
Number of Master Gardener volunteers who believe their efforts helped extend the outreach of the Kentucky Cooperative Extension Service |
| 1032.15) | 1 |
Number of Master Gardener volunteers who believes the Master Gardener program greatly improves the Kentucky Cooperative Extension Service’s connection to the local community |
| 1032.16) | 13 |
Number of master gardener volunteers who believe they developed skills they can use in other areas of their lives |
Author: Sharon Flynt
Major Program: Master Gardener
According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, 63 million U. S. citizens volunteer at least once for an organization a year. Scott County Extension Master Gardeners make up a part of that statistic and take their commitment to volunteer for the county Cooperative Extension Horticulture Program seriously. During the 2017-2018 program year, Scott County Master Gardeners donated over 700 hours by speaking at field days, farmers market, garden clubs, elementary schools, conducting classes,
Author: Sharon Flynt
Major Program: Master Gardener
Planning for the 2017 Scott Co. Extension Master Gardener Lawn and Garden Expo begin in October, of 2016. At that time committees were formed and chairs appointed to those committees. The event took place in March, 2017. The structure of the event included 13 educational events focused on gardening, soil, raised bed gardening, native plants, pollinator, seed starting, composting, fertilizers, herbs, lawns, terrariums, and heathy garden food recipes. The day of the event followe
Author: Sharon Flynt
Major Program: Master Gardener
Sourcing local foods and/or growing your own continues to gain popularity in Scott County. However, while many consumers ask themselves how they can be sure their food is safe, healthy and locally grown; some are worried from where their next meal will come. The Feeding America Organization states, “In 2016, an estimated 1 in 8 Americans were food insecure, equating to 42 million Americans including 13 million children.” The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) defines food in
Author: Sharon Flynt
Major Program: Master Gardener
State Master Gardener Conference 2017 – East Meets West - was held at Scott Co. Cooperative Extension Building, Georgetown, KY, in September 2017. The culmination of a year’s planning that involved all District 4 Horticulture agents and their extension master gardeners volunteers; the annual conference was filled with multiple opportunities to learn everything horticultural, from soil health to designing with natives. The annual conference brought 177
