Extension
It Starts With Us
Community Development through Agriculture and Natural Resources Awareness
Agriculture and Natural Resource Awareness
Don Sorrell, Sarah Stoltz
Local Food Systems
Agritourism Planning
4-H Agriculture Core Curriculum AND Natural Resources
Home & Consumer Horticulture
Agriculture leadership groups such as CEC, Campbell County Agriculture Council, Campbell County Farmland Workgroup, Campbell County Cattle Association and Jolly Community Development Council have identified the need to raise the awareness of the general public about the importance of agriculture and our natural resources as well as provide assistance to potential new farmers.
The general public will support local farmers especially in the area of locally grown food markets. The general public will make good decisions that will lead to improved use and preservation of our natural resources. New, young and existing farmers will establish new farming enterprises.
The general public will begin to utilize local grown food products resulting in improved markets for farmers. The general public will volunteer/support natural resources and recreational improvement projects in the county. New, young and existing farmers will develop a farm plan that will include the development and management of new farming enterprises.
The general public (adults and youth) will learn about the importance of agriculture and our natural resources. The general public will learn about locally grown food markets and improving and utilizing our natural resources such as land and water. New and young farmers will learn about the opportunities and challenges of establishing a new farming enterprise.
Initial Outcome: Adults and youth will learn about the importance of agriculture and our natural resources.
Indicator: Number of adults and youth participating in educational programs and activities focusing on agriculture and natural resources.
Method: surveys, participant feedback
Timeline: After educational programs and activities, July 2019 – June 2020
Intermediate Outcome: Increase participation by the general public at agriculture and natural resource awareness activities, at farmers markets and alternative markets. Youth (especially FFA students) will become involved in agriculture education programs beyond the school. Producers will indicate increased revenue. New or existing farmers will implement plans to develop new farming enterprises.
Indicator: Number of youth and adults participating in agriculture and natural resources programs.
Method: Surveys, public and producer feedback, observations
Timeline: Summer 2019-2020
Long-term Outcome: Continued increase in participation in agriculture and natural resources awareness programs and activities. This will lead to more productive and profitable Campbell farming operations both existing and new. Youth and new farmers will gain “on farm” experiences with production agriculture.
Indicator: Number of adults/youth participating in extension sponsored programs. Producers will indicate increased revenue from sales.
Method: post surveys, farm visits, economic records
Timeline: 2019-2020
Audience: Newport High School Equine Club
Project or Activity: Agriculture, Food and Natural Resources
Content or Curriculum: Equine Awareness
Inputs: Agents and Specialists and Equine Farm Tours/Host Farmers, KY Horse Park
Date: September - November 2019, Wednesday’s after school 3:00 p.m. to 5:30 p.m.
Audience: Newport Youth
Project or Activity: Newport Youth Leadership Program, Agriculture, Food and Natural Resources Farm Tours
Content or Curriculum: Agriculture Awareness, Farm Tours
Inputs: Agent, Brighton Center Youth Leadership Program, Host Farms/Farmers
Date: July 2019
Audience: SNAP Families
Project or Activity: Community Garden and Vegetable Transplant Project
Content or Curriculum: Home Gardening and Vegetable Transplant and Seed Giveaway
Inputs: Brighton Center and Care Mission Organizations, Agent
Date: May 2020
Audience: General Public
Project or Activity: Community Celebration
Content or Curriculum: Local Foods and Agriculture Awareness in Campbell County
Inputs: Local farmers and Agent
Date: June 2020
Audience: General Public
Project or Activity: Agriculture Awareness using Traditional and Social Media
Content or Curriculum: Agriculture Awareness, Program Promotion
Inputs: Facebook, What’s Happening in Campbell County, Campbell County Recorder, Southern States Ag Display
Date: July 2019 – June 2020
Audience: Beginning Farmers
Activity: Beginning Farmer Grant Program
Content or Curriculum: Grants program for beginning farmers with less than 5 years of experience
Inputs: Agent, Conservation District
Date: August 2019 to June 2020
Audience: FFA Students and Host Farmers
Activity: FFA/ Supervised Agriculture Experience (SAE)
Content or Curriculum: SAE Program
Inputs: FFA Advisors and Agriculture Students, Conservation District, Agent, Farmers
Date: All year
Audience: General Public
Activity: Festival on the Lake
Content or Curriculum: Youth & Adult Natural Resources and Recreational Opportunities
Inputs: Agent, Jolly Park Community Development Council, volunteers
Date: August 17, 2019
Audience: 5th grade students
Activity: Grow It, Eat It, Wear It
Content or Curriculum: Agriculture awareness program
Inputs: Agents, Program Assistants and Volunteers
Date: September 2019
Audience: Campbell County Farmland Workgroup/Ag Council
Project or Activity: Agriculture Awareness and Natural Resources
Content or Curriculum: 8 to 10 Farmland Workgroup Meetings per year to develop programs to address agriculture awareness and natural resources issues
Inputs: Agents, Conservation District and agriculture leaders
Date: July 2019 – June 2020
Audience: General Public
Activity: Campbell County Backroads Farm Tour
Content or Curriculum: 12-15 Campbell County Farming Operations, (Agriculture Diversification Program)
Date: July 20, 2019
Audience: General Public, Park Officials, Natural Resources Committee
Activity: Jolly Park Natural Resources Committee Activities (fish management, archery, bank stabilization, wildlife management/Canada Geese)
Content or Curriculum: Agent, Natural Resources Committee, NRCS, Fish and Wildlife
Date: August 2019 and January 2020, June 2020
Audience: Farmers
Activity: Rinse and Return Recycling Program
Content or Curriculum: KY Department of Agriculture Rinse and Return Program
Inputs: Kentucky Department of Ag, Extension publications & DVD
Date: September 2020
Audience: Farmers
Activity: Pesticide Safety Certification
Content or Curriculum: Private Applicators Pesticide Training
Inputs: Kentucky Department of Ag, Extension publications & DVD
Date: January 2020 and as requested
Audience: Campbell County Jolly Park Community Development Council
Project or Activity: Long Range Plan for A. J. Jolly Park
Content or Curriculum: Community Resources
Inputs: Community Leaders, Fiscal Court, Fish and Wildlife, Division of Forestry
Date: Monthly meetings, last Wednesdays of the month 3:00 p.m.
Author: Don Sorrell
Major Program: Local Food Systems
With no or limited options for face-to-face meetings and activities during the COVID -19 pandemic, the Campbell County agriculture agent made changes to two existing programs in order to serve two underserved audiences. Care Mission and Brighton Center are examples of two social service agencies in Campbell County who serve the needs of families and youth who often struggle with the basics of food, clothing and shelter.Care Mission is located in the southern part of Campbell County a
