Extension
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Author: Chuck Flowers
Major Program: Agriculture and Extension Leadership Development
Describe the Issue or Situation.With a staggering $1 billion impact and $359,967,000 in products sold across 960 farms, WAVE AG Day 2024 once again spotlighted the vital role of agriculture in Ballard, Carlisle, Fulton, and Hickman Counties. Held for the seventh year, the event took place on August 1 at Columbus Belmont State Park, running from 7:30 AM to 12:00 PM. The familiar theme, "Let’s Grow With It," continued to inspire the agricultural community.Describe the Outreach or E
Author: Christopher Schalk
Major Program: Agriculture and Extension Leadership Development
Describe the Issue or Situation.Each year CPC hold an annual field day for over 15 years a youth livestock judging contest has been a part of the event. 2024 saw the addition of a dairy cattle evaluation contest as well.Describe the Outreach or Educational Program Response (and Partners, if applicable).The participants show a very wide range of skills and overall readiness for such an event. Some students were well prepared by parents, extension agents, and agriculture teachers prior
Author: Alexandra Sallie
Major Program: Agriculture and Extension Leadership Development
Describe the Issue or Situation.Parents of young children struggle at times finding fun, safe and educational activities through the summer. There is also a need for kids to showcase their 4H projects and talents in a nurturing and productive way. Both of these groups can benefit from 4H summer programs that focus on healthy competition and recognition of their hard work and ways that 4H and extension can provide fun, educational activities during the summer that will help them becom
Author: Sarah Fannin
Major Program: Agriculture and Extension Leadership Development
Morgan County Extension Council volunteers are actively engaged in organizing and supporting “Market in the Park” to inspire a “grow local, eat local, buy local” mentality that celebrates our community’s creativity and entrepreneurial spirit, while fostering economic growth within Morgan County.Traditionally, conducted the first Saturday in August at West Liberty’s Old Mill Recreational Park, the event brings together over fifty Farmers Market members, local a
Author: Adam Thomas
Major Program: Agriculture and Extension Leadership Development
Describe the Issue or Situation.Each year CPC holds an annual field day and a youth livestock judging contest has been a part of the event. 2024 saw the addition of a dairy cattle evaluation contest as well.Describe the Outreach or Educational Program Response (and Partners, if applicable).The participants show a very wide range of skills and overall readiness for such an event. Some students were well prepared by parents, extension agents, and agriculture teachers prior to the event
Author: Jessica James
Major Program: Agriculture and Extension Leadership Development
I noticed that there wasn't very many producers applying for Cost Share funds in Henderson County. The ones that were applying were the same ones year to year it seemed and although that is great, I decided to have an educational session on applying for Cost Share Funds in hopes to get more participants. The Ag Development Council recommended doing a program similar to this with the goal of having more producers apply for cost share funds. I reached out to farming families. I also had repres
