Success Stories By MajorProgram FY2025Jul 1, 2024 - Jun 30, 2025
2025 Truth and Consequences
Author: Peggy Jones
Major Program: Substance Use Recovery - CED
2025 Truth and Consequences ProgramIn a remarkable effort to address substance abuse and promote healthy choices among youth, Rowan County Cooperative Extension recently hosted the Truth and Consequences program at the Rowan County Judicial Center. This impactful event was a collaborative initiative involving St. Claire Regional Medical Center, Rowan County Senior High School, and ten dedicated community partners.The program engaged 41 high school students in a series of interactive activities d
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Recovery Garden Program: Growing Recovery Capital Through Extension-Led Gardening and Nutrition Education
Author: Nicole Breazeale
Major Program: Substance Use Recovery - CED
Kentucky continues to grapple with the devastating impacts of substance use disorders, which affect an estimated 279,000 Kentuckians. Recognizing recovery as a process that extends beyond clinical treatment, the Kentucky Cooperative Extension Service launched the Recovery Garden Program, a collaborative initiative that integrates gardening, nutrition education, and leadership development into the recovery journey. With funding from a Kentucky Department of Agriculture Specialty Crop Grant (PI: D
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