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| 1051 - Horticulture, Commercial | ||
|---|---|---|
| 1051.3) | 11 |
Number of farmers and farmer market vendors who gained knowledge on crop diversification |
| 1051.5) | 6 |
Number for growers who diversified crop production |
| 1051.11) | 0 |
Number of growers who conducted foliar tissue testing |
| 1051.12) | 5 |
Number of growers who implemented irrigation systems |
| 1051.1) | 20 |
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) | 12 |
Number of growers who planned and practiced crop rotation |
| 1051.4) | 7 |
Number of growers who adopted techniques that extended the growing season |
Author: Deborah Stumbo
Major Program: Horticulture, Commercial
Appalachian Heritage Annual Seed SwapApril 1, 2023 The 11th Appalachian Heritage Annual Seed Swap was held on April 1, 2023 at Pike Central High School. There were participants from 7 states and all over Kentucky.In spite of the being a Severe Weather Watch day, there were over 300 participants. Vendors said “this was the most profitable year ever”. Several were quoted as saying they were “Thankful for the seed swap. They were afraid many of the he
