Extension
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| 1051 - Horticulture, Commercial | ||
|---|---|---|
| 1051.3) | 18 |
Number of farmers and farmer market vendors who gained knowledge on crop diversification |
| 1051.4) | 16 |
Number of growers who adopted techniques that extended the growing season |
| 1051.5) | 21 |
Number for growers who diversified crop production |
| 1051.11) | 0 |
Number of growers who conducted foliar tissue testing |
| 1051.12) | 0 |
Number of growers who implemented irrigation systems |
| 1051.1) | 28 |
Number of growers who gained knowledge in commercial horticulture including: improved pest and disease management, improved soil management, how to interpret a soil test and apply fertilizer accordingly, recommended crop varieties, improved crop management such as trellising, pruning, harvesting, timing of operations, etc. |
| 1051.14) | 18 |
Number of growers who planned and practiced crop rotation |
Author: Gary Bell
Major Program: Horticulture, Commercial
Pumpkin production in Kentucky has gradually increased over the past several years. This increase is due largely to producers transitioning from other crops, farm diversification, and agritourism venues. The Metcalfe County ANR agent has been involved in pumpkin production since 1994 and has been able to take experience coupled with Extension research and help producers throughout Kentucky to have successful crops.In the 2021 crop year this agent presented at the virtual KY Fruit and
Author: Gary Bell
Major Program: Horticulture, Commercial
The Metcalfe County Farmers Market (MCFM) continues to grow and increase in capacity. MCFM 2021 season ran every Friday beginning on April 2, continuing through November 19, 2021. Four first time vendors participated with MCFM during the 2021 season. 2021 was the first full – season for MCFM under the newly constructed, larger farmers market pavilion. The new pavilion was full of market day vendors on Fridays, from June – October 2021. The larger space can accommoda
