Extension
It Starts With Us
Building Strong Communities
Community and Economic Development
Cockerham , Jeffiers
Agritourism Planning
Arts Engagement
Local Food System Development and Mapping
Economic Development
The distressed economy is well documented in this once thriving coal producing region. With per capita income at $18,380, and 25.6 % poverty rate, job creation and entrepreneurship, by using tourism and related industries are strategies being utilized to address the issue at hand. The Kentucky Appalachian Proud initiative is one by which local farmers, culinary artists and the hospitality industry can work hand in hand in the re-making of a different kind of economy. One that is natural to the environment and compatible with its’ inhabitants.
Participants have increased income that can help sustain themselves and their families
Participants have improved skills that will increase income generating capabilities
Attendees participate in educational programs and community sponsored opportunities designed to assist in teaching skills necessary to build the economy as well as the community
1.Long-term Outcome:
Indicator: Participants have improved skills enhancing income generation capacity
Method: Surveys, testimonials, observable evidence
Timeline: 1 year following program efforts
2. Intermediate Outcome:
Indicator: Documentation of knowledge gained
Method: evaluation
Timeline: directly following programs, events or activities
3. Initial Outcome:
Indicator: Attendance to Extension offered programs, events and activities
Method: Sign in sheet
Timeline: during program
Audience: Students and tourists
Project or Activity: Heritage style events
Content or Curriculum: The history of farming and farm life (Extension publications) Agri-tourism
Inputs: CHN, Extension and FCS advisory council
Date: To be determined annual by the participating councils and advisory committees.
Audience: Families
Project or Activity: Entrepreneurship
Content or Curriculum: Extension Materials, and/or successful advisors, FCS curriculum and mentorship program with the arts
Inputs: FCS Council, Route 23 Cultural Heritage Network
Date: 2018 as scheduled through the year by the committee and Board
Audience: CHN membership and community
Project or Activity: OSCAR classes and programs (Community engagement and creative place making, arts engagement)
Content or Curriculum: Extension Materials (ie:e-commerce for artisans…), heritage arts shared with both FCS curriculum and leadership skills brought by volunteers.
Inputs: CHN Board, Advisory Council, FCS Council, Extension Council
Date:2016-2020
Audience: Tourists, families, students
Project or Activity: Ky Proud Cultural Hospitality Program with RTM intern
Content or Curriculum: FCS materials (food safety, micro-processing, Retailing and Tourism Management program)
Inputs: Big Sandy Technical Institute, UK RTM leadership, Johnson Central FCS, FCS Council, CHN Board, Extension Council, Ramada Inn in Paintsville, Paintsville Tourism
Date: ongoing project and dates are scheduled quarterly as requested by Tourism
Author: Dianna Reed
Major Program: 4-H Youth Development Programming
The Johnson County Extension Council and 4-H Youth Development Council identified life skill acquisition, overall wellness, and agriculture program opportunities as priorities for the 2019-20 Plan of Work. To address this need, the 4-H Youth Development Program responded to a request from the Johnson County School System to partner for a 21st Century Afterschool Grant. The School system was awarded a $150,000 grant with the Johnson County 4-H Youth Development program as Co-applicant. The grant
