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| 1051 - Horticulture, Commercial | ||
|---|---|---|
| 1051.3) | 5 |
Number of farmers and farmer market vendors who gained knowledge on crop diversification |
| 1051.5) | 3 |
Number for growers who diversified crop production |
| 1051.11) | 0 |
Number of growers who conducted foliar tissue testing |
| 1051.12) | 10 |
Number of growers who implemented irrigation systems |
| 1051.1) | 11 |
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) | 9 |
Number of growers who planned and practiced crop rotation |
| 1051.4) | 6 |
Number of growers who adopted techniques that extended the growing season |
Author: Charles May
Major Program: Horticulture, Commercial
In April, the Perry County Extension Service in cooperation with the Perry County Conservation District conducted its’ annual fruit and vegetable grower’s workshop. Since beginning this program, ten years ago, the workshops have continued to grow to the point where people had to be turned away in the last seven years because of space limitations. More than 65 people attended this years’ workshop. The Perry County
