CLD3-3: Building Your Marketing Toolkit

Jennifer Bridge, Ken Culp, Janet Johnson | May. 8, 2019 (Major Revision)

To begin assembling your organization's marketing toolkit, ask the following question: What are the most basic and useful tools that could be implemented to market our organization, its programs and activities?

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CLD3-1: Marketing Your Organization: The Power of Image

Jennifer Bridge, Ken Culp, Janet Johnson | Mar. 27, 2019 (Major Revision)

Communities embrace and support organizations that implement an effective marketing plan. An effective marketing plan helps organizations communicate their purpose and build an image through branding.

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HO-118: A Beginners Guide to Vegetable Gardening in Kentucky: Plans and Preparations

Rick Durham, Ken Hunter, Bethany Pratt, John Strang | Oct. 2, 2017 (New)

Begin by thinking about vegetables you and your family like to eat. Then think about what you want to grow. Some vegetables will grow better in Kentucky than others because of the average daily temperatures and amount of rainfall. It is also important to learn about the needs of each vegetable variety you are thinking about planting in your garden. Does it grow better in sun or shade? How much water does it need? What type of soil does it grow best in? Is it a cool season crop or a warm season crop?

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PPFS-OR-W-26: Volutella Blight of Boxwood

Adam Leonberger, Nicole Ward Gauthier | Aug. 1, 2017 (New)

Volutella blight (also called Pseudonectria canker) is the most common disease of boxwood in Kentucky landscapes and nurseries. This disease is caused by an opportunistic fungal pathogen that attacks leaves and stems of damaged or stressed plants. Winter injury, poor vigor, and stem wounds increase risk for Volutella blight. All species and cultivars of boxwood are susceptible.

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PPFS-OR-W-6: Flowering Dogwood Diseases

Sarah Stolz, Nicole Ward Gauthier | Aug. 1, 2017 (Major Revision)

The flowering dogwood is one of the most popular ornamental trees in Kentucky landscapes. Different cultivars, as well as different species and hybrids, offer a variety of flower and plant characteristics. Unfortunately, some common diseases can threaten the health of dogwood in both residential and commercial settings.

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PPFS-OR-H-1: Managing Diseases of Herbaceous Ornamentals

Jay Hettmansperger, Nicole Ward Gauthier | May. 1, 2017 (New)

Herbaceous landscape ornamentals can succumb to various adverse factors, including infectious and non-infectious diseases. Infectious diseases are caused by microorganisms, such as fungi, fungus-like water molds, bacteria, nematodes, viruses, and phytoplasmas. Abiotic or non-infectious diseases may be attributed to unfavorable growing conditions, which can include nutritional deficiencies, improper soil pH, extreme temperatures, excessive soil moisture, or drought. In order to determine the proper course of action for treatment, it is essential to accurately identify the specific cause(s).

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PR-721: 2016 Fruit and Vegetable Research Report

Doug Archbold, Ric Bessin, Jessica Bessin, Ty Cato, Steve Diver, June Johnston, Dave Lowry, Patty Lucas, Sean Lynch, Shubin Saha, Alexis Sheffield, Pam Sigler, Chris Smigell, John Snyder, John Strang, Ginny Travis, Joseph Tucker, John Walsh, Neil Wilson, Dwight Wolfe | Dec. 13, 2016 (New)

Fruit and vegetable production continues to show sustained growth in Kentucky. As the industry grows around a diverse collection of marketing tactics (wholesale, farmers markets, CSAs, and direct to restaurants) as well as various production systems, there continues to be a need for applied practical information to support the industry.

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CLD2-5-4H: Using a SWOT Analysis: Taking a Look at Your Organization: 4-H Facilitator's Guide

Ken Culp, Christy Eastwood, Susan Turner | May. 16, 2016 (New)

A SWOT analysis is a simple review process. When combined with a goal-setting activity, SWOT is a useful tool that will provide your organization with a roadmap to set and reach its goals successfully.

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CLD3-7: Facilitating Community Forums

Jennifer Bridge | Mar. 3, 2016 (New)

Planning and conducting an effective community forum requires several key elements. Scheduling a meeting place and choosing a location and time should be carefully considered. Choosing the right people to lead the forum is also important.

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PPFS-GH-1: Managing Greenhouse and High Tunnel Environments to Reduce Plant Diseases

Philip Konopka, Emily Pfeufer, Nicole Ward Gauthier | Mar. 1, 2016 (New)

Greenhouse and high tunnel environments, which tend to be warm and humid, often create ideal situations for disease development. Environments favoring infection and spread of many disease pathogens include one or more of the following: high relative humidity (90% or above), free moisture (e.g., leaf wetness, wet soil), and/or warm temperature. Because diseases can cause extensive damage, their management is essential to production of high quality, marketable products. While challenging, these environments can be managed to simultaneously encourage plant growth and discourage pathogen spread.