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| 1051 - Horticulture, Commercial | ||
|---|---|---|
| 1051.4) | 4 |
Number of growers who adopted techniques that extended the growing season |
| 1051.14) | 6 |
Number of growers who planned and practiced crop rotation |
| 1051.1) | 22 |
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. |
| 1051.12) | 0 |
Number of growers who implemented irrigation systems |
| 1051.11) | 0 |
Number of growers who conducted foliar tissue testing |
| 1051.5) | 6 |
Number for growers who diversified crop production |
| 1051.3) | 0 |
Number of farmers and farmer market vendors who gained knowledge on crop diversification |
Author: Gary Bell
Major Program: Horticulture, Commercial
Pumpkin production is on the increase in South Central Kentucky. The current demand of local grown agriculture products, and the booming agritourism industry have opened up a market for locally grown pumpkins. Pumpkins, as with all cucurbits, present unique challenges during the heat and humidity of Kentucky’s growing season. The weather related challenges and the need for production recommendations to be addressed led W8 Agriculture Agents to bring this twilight
Author: Gary Bell
Major Program: Horticulture, Commercial
No doubt that one positive result of the Covid-19 pandemic and lockdown was an increase interest in gardening and home food production. Many home owners planted fruit trees in an attempt to produce some high quality fresh fruit at home. West 8 Agriculture Agents have been getting requests for more programming on fruit tree care and pruning. In February 2024 a fruit tree pruning workshop was held on the farm of the Dennison family. The Dennison family are long time f
Author: Gary Bell
Major Program: Horticulture, Commercial
Edmonton is the seat of Metcalfe County and has only two small grocery stores selling fresh produce. The produce on offer at the groceries is often poor in quality, limited variety, and costly. The Metcalfe County Farmers Market (MCFM) started in 2008 by the Metcalfe County Extension Agents for Family and Consumer Sciences and Agriculture Education in response to repeated requests from community members for access to purchasing locally grown produce. MCFM operates on Extension
