Estill County CES Program Indicators and Success StoriesJul 1, 2020 - Jun 30, 2021





1031 - Horticulture, Consumer and Home
1031.1) 118

Number of people who gained knowledge in consumer and home  horticulture including: native plants, disease and pests, composting, site analysis, and proper maintenance

1031.12) 39

Number of people who used Extension information to make decisions on site selection, varieties, and /or maintenance  



Success Stories

Low-cost berry, asparagus, and onion plants help local producers

Author: Eric Baker

Major Program: Horticulture, Consumer and Home

Eastern Kentucky has limited availability for locally grown fruit plants at an economical price. Each year, Estill County horticulture enthusiasts are very interested in growing berries for home use and marketing. In response, University of Kentucky Cooperative Extension Service of Estill County joined other county offices to order berry plants and asparagus. County Extension Agents of 22 counties and Wise County Virginia collaborate to make a bulk order of strawberry, blackberry, raspberry, blu

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