Extension
It Starts With Us
Author: Kayla Lunsford
Major Program: Community Engagement
Due in part to the COVID-19 Pandemic and because of a position vacancy, Garrard County’s FCS program was experiencing somewhat of a slump in educational classes and attendance. 1 homemaker club continued to meet and most classes that were once full of excited participants had all but vanished. The goal of the FCS Agent the last 2 years was to revitalize this program and bring people back into the office, new and old. In the past year and a half, large accomplishments have been made i
Author: Allison Keeton
Major Program: Community Engagement
Elliott County Extension has not had a field day in a long time. So, I decided for my intern project to introduce the idea of highlighting all program areas of extension with a field day. To advertise for this event, we put a flyer in the newspaper, called the local radio, posted flyers around town, advertised on Facebook, and handed out flyers at our other extension programs. There were booths set up to showcase some of the things Elliott Extension does and some of the great businesses we
Author: Keenan Bishop
Major Program: Community Engagement
Describe the Issue or Situation.The Jone’s family hosted the 2024 Farm City Field Day on their diversified multi generational farm. Vegetable production and Agritourism are their main farm enterprises supported by beef cattle, forages and some row crops. They also have other satellite agricultural enterprises to supplement the three generations that farm today.This year’s Field Day was fairly unique as it focused solely on large scale vegetable production, highlighting the roughly se
Author: Paul Andrew Rideout
Major Program: Community Engagement
Henderson County is growing. New business’ are opening, new restaurants, and new road construction are all contributing to healthy economic growth. Working closely with the local officials, Extension was called upon to help with beautification of the new I69 interchange. Beginning in 2022, the city and county started looking at the impact of I69 and how it was going to effect traffic flow into the city. Hwy 351 / I69 interchange likely will be a new entry poin
Author: Jeremy Williams
Major Program: Community Engagement
Due to inadequate estate planning, Harlan County has seen a large number of heirs property issues. With the lack of wills, these heirs properties are created when family members pass away leaving those who inherit the land and unsure future. The Harlan County Extension Service with the support of the Harlan County Extension Council obtained grant funding of $2,200 from Kentucky State University to co-host a Will Clinic and Heir Property Education Program with Livelihoods Knowledge Ex
Author: John Fourqurean
Major Program: Community Engagement
The 2024 McLean County Farm to Fork program was held August 6th, 2024, at the Extension Facility located on the grounds of Myer Creek Park in Calhoun, KY. Farm to Fork programs are used to increase the awareness of the local food movement by partnering with organizations to benefit a charity in our community. This program provides an educational background about local foods and where our food comes from as well as the farmers that grow it. The McLean County Cooperative Extension Service hosted t
Author: Linda McClanahan
Major Program: Community Engagement
The Mercer County Extension Council hosted a Summer Open House to increase awareness about programs, activities and services available through the Mercer County Extension Office. The event is advertised via social media, signage, flyers and program newsletters published by each agent with the intent to bring more people to the extension office. Although this program has been held for a number of years, each year the committee which plans the open house comes up with new ideas for continued impro
Author: Jessica Bessin
Major Program: Community Engagement
The Mercer County Extension Council hosted a Summer Open House to increase awareness about programs, activities and services available through the Mercer County Extension Office. The event is advertised via social media, signage, flyers and program newsletters published by each agent with the intent to bring more people to the extension office. Although this program has been held for several years, each year the committee which plans the open house comes up with new ideas for continued improveme
Author: Levi Berg
Major Program: Community Engagement
Extension is the best kept secret" is a phrase every extension employee has heard at one point in time. Clark County Extension decided to try and spread the news about all of the wonderful services extension offers and hopefully reach new people thru a 2024 Fall Fest event. This event was free and open to everyone of all ages. Many steps were made in advertising this event including articles in the local newspaper, newsletters, local organizations, and shows on local radio. Many activities
Author: Eric Comley
Major Program: Community Engagement
In a September 2024 online article by the American Red Cross, 11 survival skills were detailed in an effort to help people become more prepared for a situation that demands basic skills and minimal preparation to stay alive (https://www.redcross.org/take-a-class/resources/articles/11-survival-skills-to-know). Articles, like this one, are the result of a movement for people to become more self-reliant and an increase in outdoor recreation participation (https://outdoorindustry.org/press-release/o
Author: Tara Duty
Major Program: Community Engagement
The Mercer County Extension Council hosted a Summer Open House to increase awareness about programs, activities and services available through the Mercer County Extension Office. The event is advertised via social media, signage, flyers and program newsletters published by each agent with the intent to bring more people to the extension office. Although this program has been held for a number of years, each year the committee which plans the open house comes up with new ideas for continued impro
