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Impact Report

For plan Urban Horticulture (Valencia County)
Date October 7, 2008, 8:34 pm
For Objective Short-term Show short-term objectives
Impact Report Short-term outcomes: Eighteen (18) VCEMG were recertified during the 2008 program year. A total of 1,225 volunteer hours were logged in Valencia County Cooperative Extension Service (CES) sanctioned educational/outreach activities. These activities included the installation of a rainwater harvesting and waterwise gardening demonstration at the Valencia CES office, and numerous plant clinics at local businesses, the Belen Farmers Market, and schools. In addition, VCEMG spent a large portion of their volunteer time teaching children gardening basics at the Los Lunas Youth Development, Inc. location. In addition, VCEMG members also developed an educational brochure specific to gardening and landscaping in Valencia County. Valencia county is experiencing a rapid population growth, which has resulted in an increase in new citizens to the area, with little to no experience in gardening in Valencia's environment. The brochure was designed with these people in mind. It includes basic information on soil, fertilization, watering, plant selection, climate, and contact information for additinal resources. Approximately 100 brochures have been distributed at VCEMG functions and area libraries and Chambers of Commerce.