Statistical Contact Report for FY2019Jul 1, 2018 - Jun 30, 2019

1132458.6

Total Hours

Contributed.

7004191

Contacts

with Local Stakeholders.

36401.21

Hours

of Multistate Efforts.

340008

Total Number

of Volunteers Engaged.

Stories

Urban Youth Experiencing All things Ag at the KY State Fair

According to YOUTH AND AGRICULTURE: KEY CHALLENGES AND CONCRETE SOLUTIONS, a coordinated response to increase youths access to the agricultural sector is more important than ever. Rising global population and decreasing agricultural productivity gains imply that young people must play a pivotal role in ensuring a food-secure future for themselves and for future generations.The CES recognizes that urban youth in the community do not receive much agricultural interaction or education. The CES 4-H ...

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Urban Youth Experiencing All things Ag at the KY State Fair

People

LaToya Drake

Extension Program Coordinator (monthly)

LaToya
LaToya Drake, a Barren County Kentucky Native, is currently employed by the University of Kentucky Cooperative Extension Service with Kentucky’s Nutrition Education Program. LaToya holds a Maste... More

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