Owsley County CES Program Indicators and Success StoriesJul 1, 2021 - Jun 30, 2022
| 1031 - Horticulture, Consumer and Home | ||
|---|---|---|
| 1031.12) | 200 |
Number of people who used Extension information to make decisions on site selection, varieties, and /or maintenance |
| 1031.1) | 300 |
Number of people who gained knowledge in consumer and home horticulture including: native plants, disease and pests, composting, site analysis, and proper maintenance |
Success Stories
Grafting Fruit Trees
Author: Paul Sizemore
Major Program: Horticulture, Consumer and Home
Growing fruit trees and producing fruit at home has not only been a hobby of many locals in this region for many years but is also provides healthy and nutritious food in the long run. Fruit trees bought can range in price from $30 to $50 each plus shipping and handling charges. Growers can graft fruit trees onto roots that are better adapted to this area for as little as $1 to $2 per tree. The Owsley County Extension Office has provided fruit tree grafting workshops for years. In 2022, 55 parti
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