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| 1051 - Horticulture, Commercial | ||
|---|---|---|
| 1051.3) | 10 |
Number of farmers and farmer market vendors who gained knowledge on crop diversification |
| 1051.4) | 5 |
Number of growers who adopted techniques that extended the growing season |
| 1051.5) | 5 |
Number for growers who diversified crop production |
| 1051.11) | 0 |
Number of growers who conducted foliar tissue testing |
| 1051.12) | 3 |
Number of growers who implemented irrigation systems |
| 1051.1) | 25 |
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) | 5 |
Number of growers who planned and practiced crop rotation |
Author: Sarah Fannin
Major Program: Horticulture, Commercial
A high percentage of Morgan County’s population is eligible for supplemental food assistance including the Senior and WIC Farmers Market Nutrition Program administered by the local health department. The current pandemic has only caused additional food insecurity for many of these families. The ANR agent received a $2,000 KY Double Dollars grant from Community Farm Alliance which allowed WIC and Senior FMNP participants to double their vouchers up to $15 per day when purchasing
