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Author: Robert Kirby
Major Program: Kentucky Extension Leadership Development (KELD): Developing Core Leadership Skills
Civic engagement helps create and cultivate vibrant communities. Studies have shown social capital is necessary for effective government and economic development. Social capital are the individuals in a community who engage in the legislative process, serve on local boards and councils, keep aware of news and events, and contribute to ideas and initiatives that are important to the community.Leadership has long been recognized as the reason some communities advance while others struggle to maint
Author: Melissa Goodman
Major Program: Kentucky Extension Leadership Development (KELD): Developing Core Leadership Skills
The Kentucky Extension Homemakers Association (KEHA) is a volunteer organization that works to improve the quality of life for families and communities through leadership development, volunteer service, and education. Volunteers and leadership are a key aspect to any Extension Service and extend our reach into local communities. The Purchase Area Extension Homemakers Council have identified the need for leadership training and skill development, in order to maintain and grow county associations.
Author: Melissa Goodman
Major Program: Kentucky Extension Leadership Development (KELD): Developing Core Leadership Skills
Each generation is significantly different from those who preceded and followed it because each generation was shaped and molded by markedly different societal influences during its developmental years. In many cases, this difference in generational perspective can lead to misunderstanding and create conflict at home, work, or community activities. In order to educate differing generations on the importance of recognizing generational differences within the Purchase Area Extension Homemaker
Author: Mary McCarty
Major Program: Kentucky Extension Leadership Development (KELD): Developing Core Leadership Skills
Menifee County has a population of 6,451 according to the US Census Bureau. Being a small county, leaders for extension programs are normally serving on multiple boards. Knowing this Agents and Staff in the Menifee County Extension Office worked together to recruit new leaders to help grow programs. Menifee County Farmers Market and the Menifee County 4-H Shooting Sports are two programs that have benefited greatly from the new ideas that new leaders bring to a group.Menifee Co
Author: Ricky Yeargan
Major Program: Kentucky Extension Leadership Development (KELD): Developing Core Leadership Skills
One of the goals of Ag Programs is to recruit and develop potential County Agents for Agriculture and Natural Resources (ANR) and Horticulture. The interim Assistant Director for ANR evaluated an Extension intern after his second stint in the same county. As part of the latest internship, the candidate covered an ANR vacancy in an adjacent county. Upon completion of the second internship, he was given a position that allowed him to cover ANR vacancies in three District 4 counti
