Letcher County CES Program Indicators and Success StoriesJul 1, 2024 - Jun 30, 2025
| 1032 - Master Gardener | ||
|---|---|---|
| 1032.1) | 5 |
Number of certified Master Gardeners and active volunteers |
| 1032.2) | 5 |
Number of people with less than 1 year as Master Gardener |
| 1032.3) | 0 |
Number of Master Gardener hours completed in county |
| 1032.4) | 0 |
Number of continuing education hours completed by Master Gardeners |
| 1032.5) | 1069 |
Number of direct contacts made by Master Gardeners |
| 1032.6) | 0 |
Number of indirect contacts made by Master Gardeners |
| 1032.7) | 0 |
Number of Master Gardeners who completed a University of Kentucky Leadership Training Course |
| 1032.8) | 5 |
Number of Master Gardener volunteers who believe the Master Gardener program greatly improves the Kentucky Cooperative Extension Service’s connection to the local community |
| 1032.9) | 5 |
Number of master gardener volunteers who believe they developed skills they can use in other areas of their lives |
Success Stories
Master Gardeners Program Launched in Letcher County
Author: Shad Baker
Major Program: Master Gardener
The Letcher County Extension Office recently completed the first half of its Kentucky Master Gardener training, welcoming 25 eager learners from across the county into the program. Over 11 classes, participants gained practical skills in basic botany, plant identification, propagation, soils and fertility, plant diseases, insects, and weed management. Hands-on activities paired with classroom instruction allowed participants to gain confidence in diagnosing plant problems and selecting appropria
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