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Author: Sarah Drysdale
Major Program: Community Leadership Development
On the average 76 % of all the land in the four river counties is in crop production. Three of the four counties Ballard, Carlisle, and Fulton County have over 33 million in average crop sales. Hickman County sells over 56 million in crop sales. In all four counties, there is an average of 24.75% female farm operators. Our program this year for the Women in Ag Conference was to concentrate on Women’s Leadership in Agriculture-presented by Dr. Kristie Guffey. J
Author: Jessica Marquez
Major Program: Community Leadership Development
The problemFairdale High School is a school located in the JCPS school district. The school's demographic is made up of 33% Hispanic/Latinx students. The FRYSC at the school reached out to me to see if I could provide some type of programming for Hispanic/Latinx Students at the school. Upon speaking with some students I learned that they had the potential to use their leadership skills in a positive manner but they didn't know how. The needed guidance and also wanted to create a safe spa
Author: Sarah Drysdale
Major Program: Community Leadership Development
Ballard County FCS agent graduated from the inaugural Leadership West Kentucky class in May of 2023. Head Coordinator for Leadership West Kentucky was Mrs. Sandra Wilson. She is also the coordinator for Leadership Paducah, she had asked Ballard County FCS agent if she would be an informational session over Manners and Etiquette to Leadership Paducah class 37 in September of 2023. Research shows that manners and etiquette are important and beneficial especially as we interact and build strong rel
Author: Sarah Drysdale
Major Program: Community Leadership Development
The Leadership Ballard Program is a partnership between the Ballard County Middle School and Extension Office. For school year 2022-2023 Leadership Ballard had eighteen students that were peer-elected to take part in the program. For the 2023-2024, school year students had to submit an application to be accepted into the program. There are thirty-three students in the Leadership Ballard Program this year. Throughout the year, they have lessons on Team Building, Communications, Leadership Styles,
Author: Chelsea Workman
Major Program: Community Leadership Development
Each generation is unique from the generation before and after it. These differences are attributed to the different societal influences present during the developmental years. Generational differences can lead to misunderstanding and create conflict at home, work, or in the community. By gaining knowledge of different generations and their characteristics we can develop strong generational relationships and increase opportunities to build strong family, work, and community rel
Author: Anna Morgan
Major Program: Community Leadership Development
On the average 76 % of all the land in the four river counties is in crop production. Three of the four counties Ballard, Carlisle, and Fulton County have over 33 million in average crop sales. Hickman County sells over 56 million in crop sales. In all four counties, there is an average of 24.75% female farm operators. Our program this year for the Women in Ag Conference was to concentrate on Women’s Leadership in Agriculture-presented by Dr. Kristie Guffey. J
