Extension
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Contributed.
with Local Stakeholders.
of Multistate Efforts.
of Volunteers Engaged.
Number of individuals who reported an increased knowledge of substance use prevention, addiction, and/or recovery (or related subject matter) |
657 |
Number of individuals who reported an increased ability to use destigmatized language |
156 |
Number of individuals who adopted/implemented strategies focused on substance use prevention and/or recovery |
107 |
Number of youth who experienced improved social skills and/or self-efficacy |
405 |
Number of individuals who reported intended behavior change as a result of participation in substance use prevention and/or recovery programming |
21 |
Number of individuals who gained increased knowledge of how to respond to mental health concerns |
929 |
Owen County Ag Agent Kendal Bowman set out on a mission to increase the diversity and inclusion within his programs by “Building the bridge with underserved religious populations in rural communities- Amish & Mennonite population”. Bowman worked with a local dairy farmer that identifies with the Mennonite faith. They developed a plan to offer a farm tour of their local dairy operation. Bowman partnered with Eastern Kentucky University Agriculture Department to bring their dairy students up in an...
