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Craig Wood, Ph.D
Acting Associate Dean & Director
UK Cooperative Extension Service

S-107 Ag. Science Center North Lexington, KY 40546-0091

+1 (859) 257-4302

craig.wood@uky.edu

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Craig Wood, Ph.D
Acting Associate Dean & Director
UK Cooperative Extension Service

S-107 Ag. Science Center North Lexington, KY 40546-0091

+1 (859) 257-4302

craig.wood@uky.edu




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Jul 1, 2024 - Jun 30, 2025


Success StoryGardening Series Gets Families Started Properly



Gardening Series Gets Families Started Properly

Author: Brian Jeffiers

Planning Unit: Johnson County CES

Major Program: Horticulture, Consumer and Home

Plan of Work: Home and Consumer Agriculture

Outcome: Intermediate Outcome

With so many challenges in the food system since the pandemic, more and more families seek to grow their own vegetables. However, they have not had the instruction needed to garden successfully. This is especially important in the context of evolving pest issues, updated varieties, and new production techniques.

Seeing their patrons in search of production resources, the Johnson County Public Library planned a giveaway of garden seeds that are appropriate for the area's climate and traditions. The library staff then approached Johnson County Extension for help with education for the seed recipients. Together, the ANR agent and the library's work group developed a framework for monthly educational programs by the agent that coincide with gardening tasks that would be taking place at those times.

At the first session, the agent covered planning the garden, including the use of soil sampling. Twelve participants brought in samples for analysis at the UK lab, with recommendations for lime and fertilizer written by the agent. This represented 75% of the 16 attendees at the March session adopting this critical management practice.






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