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

Lawrence County Recovery Center Gardens

Horticulture therapy has been around for hundreds of years. This type of therapy first became acclaimed in the 1800s and in the 1940s and 1950s, therapist used horticulture with post war veterans to help heal their mental and physical problems. Horticulture therapy is proven to help individuals of all ages and backgrounds to overcome addition, physical disabilities, and mental problems alike. Horticulture therapy assists with bringing individuals close to nature. Gardening lowers stress, boosts ...

Read More

Lawrence County Recovery Center Gardens

People

Jeffrey Wheeler

Extension Specialist

Jeffrey
I conduct research, teaching and Extension efforts to support the Kentucky commercial wine industry.... More

Stories Behind the Numbers

  • AgDiscovery

    According to the U. S. Department of Commerce, STEM occupations are growing at 17%, while other occupations are growing at 9.8%. STEM degree holders have a higher income even in non-STEM careers. Scie... Read More

  • Adulting workshops to assist teens in gaining life skills

    The life of the high school senior is full of “adult” decisions: selecting a college, picking a major, choosing a career path, and moving out! Although todays adolescents are technologically advanced ... Read More

  • Small Appliance Workshop

    Small Appliance WorkshopNew, trendy small appliances seem to be coming out on the market at a rapid rate. These are often marketed to consumers to save time, money and energy. These products are often... Read More

  • 4th Grade Life Skill Camp

    According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 18.5% (or 13.7 million) of children and adolescents are obese. To address this problem, the Hickman County Cooperative Extension Service im... Read More

More Stories