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| 1051 - Horticulture, Commercial | ||
|---|---|---|
| 1051.3) | 50 |
Number of farmers and farmer market vendors who gained knowledge on crop diversification |
| 1051.5) | 25 |
Number for growers who diversified crop production |
| 1051.11) | 10 |
Number of growers who conducted foliar tissue testing |
| 1051.12) | 100 |
Number of growers who implemented irrigation systems |
| 1051.1) | 100 |
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) | 100 |
Number of growers who planned and practiced crop rotation |
| 1051.4) | 25 |
Number of growers who adopted techniques that extended the growing season |
Author: Bethany Wilson
Major Program: Horticulture, Commercial
The green industry is a $9 billion industry and employs 26,000 in Kentucky with turfgrass and landscape businesses contributing to the local economy of both urban and rural communities across the state. In 2022, the Pulaski County Horticulture Agent joined two other agents and UK’s new Turf Extension Associate to form the University of Kentucky State Turf Team. This team provides turf programming and organizes and executes the Kentucky Turf and Landscape Short Course. 
