Achieving Goals Through Fiscal Responsibility

Author: David Embrey

Major Program: Community Leadership Development

When the University of Kentucky Extension Service re-opened its Edmonson County office in 1992, the Fiscal Court provided a budget of $22,000 and asecretary, with two Agent positions. When the current Agent for Agriculture & Natural Resources/4-H Youth Development started in 2005, the County Extension Service had a budget of just under $50,000, still provided by Edmonson County Fiscal Court and housed in the basement of the County Health Department. This Agent was given the position of Fisca

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Gallatin County Homemakers Make a Difference in their Community

Author: Ronda Rex

Major Program: Community Leadership Development

One of the roles of the Gallatin County Extension Family & Consumer Sciences Agent (FCS) is performing the role of the Advisor to the Gallatin County Homemakers.  As the Advisor, the FCS Agent works in tandem with the Homemakers on various community classes, programs and community events focusing on leadership development and engagement.   The Gallatin County Extension Homemakers, along with their Advisor, Ronda Rex, create, conduct and facilitate such programs and events as: &nbsp

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Creating Local Leaders

Author: Daniel Kahl

Major Program: Community Leadership Development

Collaborative Partners:Sarah Congleton, UK Cooperative Extension, Montgomery CountyRon Catchen, UK Cooperative Extension, Montgomery CountyDan Kahl, UK Extension, CLD Associate Professor, CEDIKAudriana Palmer, KSU Community Leadership Specialist Nicole Breazeale, UK Extension, CLD Associate ProfessorThe second Kentucky Leadership Summit was held at the KSU Benson Farm on May 22, 2024. Seventy participants representing leadership programs from across Kentucky participated in the summit. The

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Agriculture Leadership In Adair County

Author: Nick Roy

Major Program: Community Leadership Development

The Adair County Cooperative Extension Service plays a pivotal role in fostering leadership development within the agricultural community, impacting individuals and organizations alike. One example is the Adair County Cattlemen's Association, which boasts a membership of 338 cattle producers. Through workshops, seminars, and networking events organized by the Extension Service, members have honed their leadership skills, resulting in a stronger, more cohesive community. These efforts have no

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Mentoring the Middle

Author: Deborah Messenger

Major Program: Community Leadership Development

Leadership skills are needed throughout the lifespan in varied situations and dynamics. Even youth are called upon to perform and demonstrate leadership in different settings as they grow and develop. The Cumberland County Extension Agent for Family and Consumer Sciences partnered with the Cumberland County Middle School to recruit and establish a youth leadership team. Teachers and staff nominated students from sixth and seventh grades and twelve students were chosen to serve. The group be

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