Statistical Contact Report for FY2025Jul 1, 2024 - Jun 30, 2025

332486

Total Hours

Contributed.

1596996

Contacts

with Local Stakeholders.

3426

Hours

of Multistate Efforts.

120588

Total Number

of Volunteers Engaged.

Stories

In the Face of Disaster

Kentuckians have experienced firsthand how natural disasters can occur any time and often with little warning. Disasters take many forms, and we can feel their impacts across most areas of family life. Because there is no “one-size-fits-all” disaster model, planning community outreach can be challenging, and Cooperative Extension is often involved in disaster preparation and response at the local level.As a result of local needs, the Bluegrass Area Extension Agent for Family and Consumer Science...

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In the Face of Disaster

People

Julie N.
I am a rural sociologist and an Extension faculty member in the Department of Community and Leadership Development.For Cooperative Extension, I developed and run the Extension program Kentucky: By The... More

Stories Behind the Numbers

  • Eclipse Glasses

    Describe the Issue or Situation.During the eclipse many of the towns had hosted events for people to watch the eclipse. Afterwards I saw where people could donate their glasses so others in South Amer... Read More

  • Local produce growers shine at local festival

    Downtown Princeton was bustling with activities on Saturday September 7 during the annual Black Patch Heritage Festival as well as providing an opportunity for free farmers market produce, provided by... Read More

  • Addressing Estate Planning and Heir Properties

    Harlan County faces a significant issue with heirs property due to inadequate estate planning. This leads to uncertainty, legal complications, and potential economic burdens for heirs.The Harlan Count... Read More

  • Maple Syrup Production

    Kentuckys abundant maple trees present an opportunity for landowners to diversify their income and contribute to local economic growth through maple syrup production.The Harlan County Extension Agent ... Read More

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