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| 1051 - Horticulture, Commercial | ||
|---|---|---|
| 1051.3) | 29 |
Number of farmers and farmer market vendors who gained knowledge on crop diversification |
| 1051.4) | 8 |
Number of growers who adopted techniques that extended the growing season |
| 1051.5) | 8 |
Number for growers who diversified crop production |
| 1051.11) | 0 |
Number of growers who conducted foliar tissue testing |
| 1051.12) | 3 |
Number of growers who implemented irrigation systems |
| 1051.1) | 29 |
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) | 8 |
Number of growers who planned and practiced crop rotation |
Author: Deborah Stumbo
Major Program: Horticulture, Commercial
April 2, 2022 was the renewal of the traditional Heirloom Seed Swap in Pikeville, Kentucky. The activity had been postponed for 2 years due to Covid and group was in rebuilding mode. There were just over 400 participants (403 to be exact) attending from 15 states, along with multiple local heirloom seed fanatics. Swap started with the Cushaw cutting at 9 am. Cutters presented had all 3 been with us from the first seed swap 12 years ago and cut some rare varieties of Cusha
