Amy K. Stone, Ohio State University Extension, Lucas County; and James A. Chatfield, Ohio State University Extension, Northeast District/Department of Horticulture and Crop Science.
One hundred fifty-five respondents completed and returned the 2002 Buckeye Yard and Garden Line (BYGL) Survey. Of the survey respondents, 69% agreed that BYGL was useful to their job and business.
The individuals who responded to the survey indicated that BYGL had an estimated economic impact of more than $200,750. This is a significant under-representation of the economic impact since no attempt was made to translate the reported impact to the overall BYGL audience.
Information from BYGL is then further disseminated from their subscriptions to more than 800,000 additional persons through radio programs, newspaper columns and articles, Master Gardener volunteers, students, and green-industry employees.