Community EngagementMajor Program

8310

Total Hours

Contributed.

73725

Contacts

with Local Stakeholders.

18

Hours

of Multistate Efforts.

5693

Total Number

of Volunteers Engaged.

Program Indicators

Number of participants reporting new leadership roles and leadership opportunities

347

Number of those who now serve as a mentor to others

159

Number of those who are comfortable addressing community issues through local leadership

231

Number of individuals who are comfortable identifying community problems

352

Number of those who take time to recruit and engage people to undertake community projects

256

Number of new groups/networks/coalitions formed through agreement or formal arrangement

99

Stories

Solar Eclipse Watch Party

Photo by: Clare Grant/Courier JournalSolar Eclipse in McCracken County By : Mary Dossett, Agent for HorticultureA solar eclipse is when the sun is obscured by the moon. This event is a once in a lifetime event for many people. Back when I started as the Horticulture Assistant in 2021, I wrote an article, ‘Unusual Happenings on the solar eclipse and the Brood 19- Cicada Emergence. Fast forward to September 2023 as the Horticulture Agent, I started hearing more about the solar eclipse and how Padu...

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Solar Eclipse Watch Party

Stories Behind the Numbers

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    UK Engagement Academy comes to Harrison County Extension success is measured, in part, by its collaborative efforts with community leaders, other entities, and stakeholders. Whats been a major com... Read More

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    Through a community effort involving many different community partners who are all a part of the Mason County Health Coalition: Healthy Behaviors and Lifestyles, we were able to put together a monthly... Read More

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    The Adult 4-H Council identified financial support of local 4-H members for events, clubs and activities as a program priority. As a result, the 4-H Council sponsors and Annual 4-H Caramel Apple Fundr... Read More

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