Statistical Contact Report for FY2024Jul 1, 2023 - Jun 30, 2024

702556.3

Total Hours

Contributed.

3354950

Contacts

with Local Stakeholders.

6772.2

Hours

of Multistate Efforts.

157002

Total Number

of Volunteers Engaged.

Stories

Disaster Preparedness Awareness

On April 3, 1974, an F5 tornado destroyed downtown Brandenburg and other parts of Meade County taking 31 lives. As we approached the 50-year mark of the disaster, a lot of media attention and others interested in commemorating the event stirred up emotion for those who were impacted by the tornado. We also recognized as a community we had become lax in preparing for an emergency event. To bring awareness to the importance of knowledge and preparedness in the event of a disaster, Meade County Ex...

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Disaster Preparedness Awareness

People

Pamela Holbrook

Extension Program Assistant (hourly)

Pamela
Pamela is an Nutrition Education Program Assistant in the Franklin County Cooperative Extension Office. She and her husband, James, have a small farm in Anderson County, which is both fun and tremendo... More

Stories Behind the Numbers

  • All About KY Pawpaws

    The problemTo increase awareness of KY native Pawpaw tree, experience the unique flavor of the Pawpaw fruit, gain knowledge in cooking and the nutrition of Pawpaws, and learn best practices on growing... Read More

  • Chick Embryology Project

    Chick embryology inspires a childs natural curiosity about living things. The embryology project also conforms to the Kentucky Department of Education and National Science Standards competencies. The ... Read More

  • Advancing Farm Practices Through Shared-Use Equipment

    The challenge of embracing best management practices in farming often boils down to the significant cost associated with acquiring specialized equipment for each practice. Recognizing this obstacle, t... Read More

  • First Aid Seminar

    Being prepared for emergencies, whether medical or natural disasters, is crucial. Over 1,800 Kentucky residents die each year due to out-of-hospital cardiac arrest and over a hundred people died in th... Read More

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