In special education, animal-assisted intervention (AAI) is used to assist individuals with autism spectrum disorder in their learning development bringing improvement in social interaction and affection to other people. This was a goal when the program, Challenge Me 4-H, was in its first planning stages. Challenge Me 4-H was originally thought of and planned out by a 4-H member in Trigg County. This program included special education students from Trigg County High School, Agriculture Education...
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