March 2022Over the last year the state of Kentucky has seen some changes in how things are done within communities. For Kentucky State Universitys Cooperative Extension program, this process has been challenging and rewarding for the lessons that have been learned throughout the process. Despite the challenges that covid-19 brought about Extension programs went from being just on-line to in person for the first time in months. In order to meet the needs of the community, one family and consumer ...
I was a classroom teacher for 27 years and recently retired from public education in July 2022. Currently, I am realizing that one never really stops working; their jobs and roles within those j... More
For many of the young people who live in Cumberland County, 4-H mentors are much more than tutors or project leaders — they are hope, they are comfort, they are family. They are the pathway to a promi... Read More
Extension Agents are informed community leaders and can add value to planning efforts on a wide range of diverse topics. The active community involvement of Extension Agents, coupled with ongoing Exte... Read More
Cumberland County continues to reap the benefits of a project that first began 8 years ago as a youth service project focused on community beautification and revitalization. The Partners with Pride pr... Read More
The Cumberland County Extension Service dedicates a considerable amount of resources towards volunteer development and program administration. Volunteers play an integral role in many Extension progra... Read More