Economic DevelopmentMajor Program

4851

Total Hours

Contributed.

23726

Contacts

with Local Stakeholders.

558

Hours

of Multistate Efforts.

1697

Total Number

of Volunteers Engaged.

Program Indicators

Number of businesses reached through Extension programming

 682

Number of businesses implementing economic development plans

 41

Number of economic development-related projects/plans created with Extension’s assistance

 61

Reports

Stories Behind the Numbers

  • Event Provides Education and Tourism Dollars

    about 6 years ago by Jeremy Williams

    In fall of 2010, Harlan County Extension Agent for Agriculture and Natural Resources, along with the Cumberland Tourist Commission, community members, coal mining company officials and coal mining enf... Read More

  • 4-H Game Day

    about 5 years ago by Elijah Wilson

    The first ever Kentucky 4-H Game Day was held on September 15th at the new Kroger Field on the University of Kentucky campus. The event was the result of a partnership that was formed by the Universit... Read More

  • Access to Clean Water through Water Filling Stations

    about 6 years ago by Sarah Congleton

    Martin County, Kentucky has a population of 11,452 people according to the 2017 United States Census Bureau. The population of Martin County has decreased significantly, more than 11% since the previo... Read More

  • River Festivus

    about 5 years ago by Elijah Wilson

    Cumberland County continues to reap the benefits of a project that first began 6 years ago as a youth service project. The project convened a group of dedicated community leaders that resulted in a pa... Read More

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