In 2020, the volunteer groups in Christian County identified a need for additional Aerospace opportunities for youth. Due to a surplus of robotics programs and rocketry programs, 4-H decided to incorporate into our program offerings. This gave youth a unique opportunity to learn more in-depth about the scientific method. The 4-H Drone Club was born.The club involved 23 youth over the course of a year. Over 80% of the club members were in the 6-8th grades. Youth learned basic flight principles, ...
I have been at the University of Kentucky and Cooperative Extension since 1985. Originally from Texas, I received my B.S. degree from Texas Tech University, and my M.S. and Ph.D. degrees from New Mexi... More
For many of the young people who live in Cumberland County, 4-H mentors are much more than tutors or project leaders — they are hope, they are comfort, they are family. They are the pathway to a promi... Read More
Extension Agents are informed community leaders and can add value to planning efforts on a wide range of diverse topics. The active community involvement of Extension Agents, coupled with ongoing Exte... Read More
Cumberland County continues to reap the benefits of a project that first began 8 years ago as a youth service project focused on community beautification and revitalization. The Partners with Pride pr... Read More
The Cumberland County Extension Service dedicates a considerable amount of resources towards volunteer development and program administration. Volunteers play an integral role in many Extension progra... Read More