Extension
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| 1051 - Horticulture, Commercial | ||
|---|---|---|
| 1051.3) | 21 |
Number of farmers and farmer market vendors who gained knowledge on crop diversification |
| 1051.4) | 18 |
Number of growers who adopted techniques that extended the growing season |
| 1051.5) | 13 |
Number for growers who diversified crop production |
| 1051.11) | 1 |
Number of growers who conducted foliar tissue testing |
| 1051.12) | 9 |
Number of growers who implemented irrigation systems |
| 1051.1) | 257 |
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) | 18 |
Number of growers who planned and practiced crop rotation |
Author: Shad Baker
Major Program: Horticulture, Commercial
The Letcher County Extension Service partners with the City of Whitesburg farmers market to train producers on safe production and food-handling techniques to safe-guard our food supply. The program is an annual requirement to sell at the market, ensuring that all growers have a refresher before the growing season begins. The program utilizes materials developed by the University of Kentucky along with state & federal partners. This year's series taught 76 clientele, with 92% scoring a 1
