In December 2021 Kentucky experienced a series of devastating tornados across the state that severely impacted the communities in those areas. According to the National Weather Service, 28 counties suffered damage due to the storms. Bullitt County Master Gardener volunteers decided to reach out to the Extension service offices and Master Gardener Programs in all 28 counties to offer assistance with recovery. Two counties accepted their offer of help.Taylor County Horticulture Agent, Kara Back, a...
I am a rural sociologist and an Extension faculty member in the Department of Community and Leadership Development.For Cooperative Extension, I developed and run the Extension program Kentucky: By The... 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