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Contributed.
with Local Stakeholders.
of Multistate Efforts.
of Volunteers Engaged.
Number of those who gained knowledge related to financial management |
7964 |
Number of individuals who gained knowledge on how to manage/address current economic events facing myself (as an individual), my family, business or farming operation |
6734 |
Number of those who reported being better able to recognize employment opportunities in today’s workforce |
2492 |
Number of individuals who made a sound financial decision (regarding credit, budgeting, savings, and debt) |
2313 |
Number of those who have successfully completed financial management and/or career readiness programs that will help me set future goals |
1244 |
Number who reported increased or maintaining savings or a long term investment/financial plan |
749 |
Number of those who made informed financial decisions regarding their business/farming operation |
275 |
Number of individuals who implemented strategies to avoid breaches in personal or financial security |
1404 |
Number of those reporting that their county/community has enhanced its local economic base by creating new or improving existing small businesses |
59 |
Number of individuals who reported that their county/community has implemented strategies to promote vibrant downtowns |
145 |
Number of those reporting that their county/community has become more successful at diversifying its economic base including manufacturing, healthcare, agriculture, and the service sector |
97 |
According to Community and Economic Development Initiative of Kentucky statistics, 73% of Carlisle County is farmland, making farming a major industry for the area. A successful farming operation in Kentucky involves much more than just the farmer and farmhands. Agriculture in Kentucky is a family business, and therefore all members of the family play a role. The University of Kentucky Cooperative Extension Services in Carlisle, Ballard, Hickman, and Fulton counties along with the Farm Service A...
