Mercer County CES Program Indicators and Success StoriesJul 1, 2017 - Jun 30, 2018





1051 - Commercial Horticulture
1051.1) 12

Number of participants engaged in commercial horticulture programming



Success Stories

Pumpkin Growers

Author: Jessica Bessin

Major Program: Commercial Horticulture

In Mercer County and the surrounding areas many of the commercial horticulture producers grow pumpkins. Some of these producers grow them for their on farm agritourism businesses while others grow them to be sold at local stores and auctions. In order for these producers to raise a healthy and productive crop they need to stay up to date on the latest pest and disease issues occurring in the area.The Mercer County Horticulture Agent along with the Anderson County Ag agent,  who also has mul

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