Community EngagementMajor Program

9881

Total Hours

Contributed.

87946

Contacts

with Local Stakeholders.

39

Hours

of Multistate Efforts.

7058

Total Number

of Volunteers Engaged.

Program Indicators

Number of participants reporting new leadership roles and leadership opportunities

816

Number of those who now serve as a mentor to others

352

Number of those who are comfortable addressing community issues through local leadership

599

Number of individuals who are comfortable identifying community problems

883

Number of those who take time to recruit and engage people to undertake community projects

660

Number of new groups/networks/coalitions formed through agreement or formal arrangement

156

Stories

1st Annual Webster County Farm City Tour

Webster County agriculture is made of up primarily corn, soybeans, tobacco, poultry and cattle production including hay/pasture. However, we also have wheat, grain sorghum, goats, fruits and vegetables. Agriculture is a major part of Webster County. According to Community and Economic Initiative of Kentucky (CEDIK), 77% of land in Webster County is in farms. Poultry, our number one commodity, brings in $81,825,000 in sales annually, followed by grain crops which brings in $51,010,000. Cattle inc...

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1st Annual Webster County Farm City Tour

Stories Behind the Numbers

  • UK Engagement Academy Visits Harrison County

    UK Engagement Academy comes to Harrison County Extension success is measured, in part, by its collaborative efforts with community leaders, other entities, and stakeholders. Whats been a major com... Read More

  • AG Day 2023

    The problemChildren need to learn about agriculture to understand where their food comes from and appreciate the importance of farming in providing sustenance. It also helps them develop a deeper conn... Read More

  • Lunch and Learns

    Through a community effort involving many different community partners who are all a part of the Mason County Health Coalition: Healthy Behaviors and Lifestyles, we were able to put together a monthly... Read More

  • 4-H Apple Fundraiser

    The Adult 4-H Council identified financial support of local 4-H members for events, clubs and activities as a program priority. As a result, the 4-H Council sponsors and Annual 4-H Caramel Apple Fundr... Read More

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