2021-2022 brought a few more challenges as it relates to operations and budgets across the state. Kentucky Extension took an 11.8% reduction in recurring state funds (4 February, 2021, Extension Updates, Stephenson) which effected many aspects of Extension including programming and hiring. The reduction didn’t stop extension from offering resources and programming throughout the state since, we, extension were considered essential to operate during the pandemic. As extension employees were
Agent hosted a UK summer Extension Intern, who developed and conducted the Drone Field Day.Agent contacted by a former District Board member, who is also a Lt. Colonel in the US Army, about a program the military is interested in providing to personnel prior to retirement in order to transition them into civilian life. The program is entitled Army Career Skills Program Individual Internship, and is available to any Army personnel for a designated time period prior to their retirement. &nbs
In the summer of 2021, the Todd County Extension Office began work on a long-anticipated building project. A 6.34-acre lot had been purchased about 7 years ago, and this year earthwork finally began to transform the lot into a site suitable for an office building, a farmers’ market/classroom pavilion, and an outside livestock show ring.Although all Todd County agents were/are involved in the project, the architect appointed me to serve as the office’s point person to work with
In the absence and hiring of a 4-H agent in our county, the FCS agent worked closely with the 4-H program assistant to continue providing quality programs for 4-H members and clubs. Forms were filled out correctly and on time, programs were maintained, and new clubs were started (Country Ham Recipe Club). Youth stayed involved, and some clubs, such as Cloverbuds, even saw an increase in participation with former meetings having between 4-10 Cloverbuds and increasing to 25+ Cloverbud youth every
