Extension
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| 1051 - Horticulture, Commercial | ||
|---|---|---|
| 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. |
| 1051.3) | 10 |
Number of farmers and farmer market vendors who gained knowledge on crop diversification |
| 1051.4) | 3 |
Number of growers who adopted techniques that extended the growing season |
| 1051.5) | 2 |
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 |
| 1051.14) | 3 |
Number of growers who planned and practiced crop rotation |
Author: Paul Sizemore
Major Program: Horticulture, Commercial
Farm diversification has become a must to compete in the ever changing market place of agriculture. Owsley County Cooperative Extension Service conducted a workshop to help farmers diversify their operations and find resources to assist in developing infrastructure at their operations. Owsley County Cooperative Extension, Natural Resources Conservation Service and Kentucky Sate Small Farm Program worked with farmers to obtain High Tunnels and other Projects that would help them to Diversify.&nbs
