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Impact Report
| For plan | Plant Management Systems: Urban Horticulture (Sierra County) |
| Date | October 24, 2008, 8:12 pm |
| For Objective | Long-term Show long-term objectives |
| Impact Report | Urban Horticulture The citizens of Sierra County rely on the agent for advice on horticultural problems that they are faced with. The agent with the help of specialists assist these small producers and plant enthusiasts through answering question, finding information, and identifying problems. This year the agent responded to approximately three hundred calls, office walk-ins, and home visits on plant and insect problems for Sierra County residents. This year there was also a large infestation of White-lined Sphinx Moth larvae where the agent received over twenty calls and questions as well as a press release to inform the public of the problem. The agent was also asked to conduct a presentation on the larvae to the Sunshine Valley Garden Club which was very well received. |