Extension
It Starts With Us
Author: Shad Baker
Major Program: Community Strategic Planning
The Letcher County Extension Service has partnered with the East Kentucky Heritage Foundation to plan forward-looking and transformational projects for the county and region. The objective is to fully utilize the region's natural resources to boost future economic potential. Extension's role has been advisory and supportive. Our skills in trail-development have served as the backbone of the vision, enabling the group to secure trail and tourism-specific monies and to diversify offerings
Author: Paul Andrew Rideout
Major Program: Community Strategic Planning
Henderson Extension Office Plays Important Role with Curbside Recycling Program Recycling is an important part of government service but often, it comes at a cost. Many municipalities incur expenses above the income produced from sale of collected recycled products. Henderson County recycling program has struggled from its inception with financial feasibility of keeping curbside recycling service. Costs are anticipated to double in 2018 and several local officials were con
Author: Jonathan Barton
Major Program: Community Strategic Planning
Downtown Revitalization Webinar Series Supports Communities During COVID-19 Restrictions. CEDIK’s Appalachian Regional Commission funded POWER project titled ‘Revitalize, Redevelop and Reinvest (R3) Appalachia’ to support community teams focused on downtown revitalization, planning and investment had to adapt during the time of restricted travel and public health concerns related to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. In response a series of online webinars were de
