Success StoryAdv Master Gardener Conference
Adv Master Gardener Conference
Author: Adam Leonberger
Planning Unit: Franklin County CES
Major Program: Master Gardener
Plan of Work: Developing leadership skills for youth and adults
Outcome: Intermediate Outcome
Master Gardeners are individuals who have earned and maintained certification through training conducted by Kentucky Extension specialists and agents. They serve their communities by conducting educational programs for youth and adults and community service projects. Continuing education and leadership development are important components of the Master Gardener Program to maintain their certification.
In 2017, the Horticulture Agents of District Four (Central Kentucky) hosted the Kentucky Master Gardener Conference. The two-day event offered educational programs and tours. Master Gardener groups presented programs on best practices and innovative programs that were successful in their counties.
Those completing the evaluation survey expressed appreciation of the:
- wide variety of programs offered, including a national award winning garden designer, Jon Carloftis, entomology, permaculture, cover crops, and genetically modified organisms
- tours of farms, a community supported agriculture operation, agritourism operations and a Japanese garden
- and networking
All of the participants expressed plans to adopt one or more practices learned during the conference such a use of cover crops, planting for pollinators, adding cut flower gardens, and weed control and soil conservation practices.
One individual suggested creating a Master Gardener scholarship program.
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