Success Stories By MajorProgram FY2025Jul 1, 2024 - Jun 30, 2025
Celebrating Community Creativity Through Barn Quilts
Author: Amanda Dame
Major Program: Volunteer Engagement in the Arts
With the new Extension Office opening its doors in the near future, one Family and Consumer Sciences (FCS) Extension Agent saw an opportunity to blend community engagement with creative expression. Recognizing the rich tradition of barn quilts in rural communities, the agent organized a barn quilt painting program where volunteers can to create lasting, meaningful decorations for the new space.Over several weekends, local volunteers came together—brushes in hand and hearts full of enthusia
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4-H Art Club Helps Foster Civic Engagement
Author: Allison Denny
Major Program: Volunteer Engagement in the Arts
The statewide Cooperative Extension Community Needs Assessment indicated that two of the top 15 priorities for the state of Kentucky are strengthening youth workforce readiness, and providing youth life skill training opportunities. Civic engagement is an essential skill set that contributes to the growth of 21st century life and workforce skills. Because of this, KY 4-H prioritizes integrating civic engagement into all learning opportunities and experiences, along with leadership and communicat
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