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Impact Report
| For plan | Plant Management Systems: Urban Horticulture (Lea County) |
| Date | October 26, 2011, 3:54 pm |
| For Objective | Medium-term Show medium-term objectives |
| Impact Report | Lea County Master Gardeners program has been operation for the last 13 years. The group is a valuable asset for the LES office and Ag agent. Their involvement is extremely evident within each community through landscaping projects. Five certified master gardeners are members of committees that assist city councils in beautification projects. Members serve as officials each year during the annual county fair for the farm and garden show. Membership has increased by 59% since 2008 and participation in the short courses has increased by 65% since classes have been moved to a more central location in the county. Classes are held annually at New Mexico Junior College in conjunction with the continuing education department at NMJC. Credits are received by students that are interested in obtaining a degree in Horticulture. All classes are held in January through April with three weekends dedicated to beautification projects. |