Nelson County CES Program Indicators and Success StoriesJul 1, 2023 - Jun 30, 2024





1032 - Master Gardener
1032.4) 400

Number of continuing education hours completed  by Master Gardeners

1032.1) 75

Number of certified Master Gardeners and active volunteers

1032.8) 55

Number of Master Gardener volunteers who believe the Master Gardener program greatly improves the Kentucky Cooperative Extension Service’s connection to the local community

1032.5) 50

Number of direct contacts made by Master Gardeners

1032.7) 0

Number of Master Gardeners who completed a University of Kentucky Leadership Training Course

1032.2) 18

Number of people with less than 1 year as Master Gardener

1032.9) 65

Number of master gardener volunteers who believe they developed skills they can use in other areas of their lives

1032.6) 0

Number of indirect contacts made by Master Gardeners

1032.3) 1010

Number of Master Gardener hours completed in county



Success Stories

Master Gardener Training

Author: Robert Smith

Major Program: Master Gardener

The Master Gardener program is an internationally successful extension program that looks to increase knowledge, enhance communities, and create leaders through the science of horticulture. The Extension Master Gardener program began 50 years ago to address the multitude of questions received in extension offices with educated and experienced problem-solving volunteers. With ever-growing populations come new homeowners who desire knowledge in all things gardening. To meet the demand for knowledg

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