Metcalfe County CES Program Indicators and Success StoriesJul 1, 2020 - Jun 30, 2021





1042 - Chemical Management
1042.4) 0

Number of producers who selected alternate materials based on REI, PHI, pollinator protection, etc.

1042.3) 0

Number of producers who tested pesticide application water for pH, alkalinity or other characteristics

1042.1) 119

Number of people who improved use of personal protection equipment

1042.2) 50

Number of producers who updated spray program to reduce risk of developing resistance

1042.7) 0

Number of producers who communicated with neighbor/users of pesticide sensitive areas around their farm, including posting signs

1042.6) 119

Number of people who evaluated weather conditions before applying chemicals

1042.5) 119

Number of producers who improved or maintained good practices in chemical handling, storage and/or disposal



Success Stories

SOKY PESTICIDE

Author: Gary Bell

Major Program: Chemical Management

2020 SOKY Commercial Pesticide TrainingThe Covid-19 pandemic has changed how Extension Agents are able to deliver quality educational programs to our clientele during this health crisis. Most in-person meetings are currently not an option. Agents have become more reliant on virtual programs and social media.The Mammoth Cave ANR/Hort agents in our ten county area have hosted the SOKY Commercial Pesticide Training for several ye

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