Extension
It Starts With Us
Fostering leadership through educational opportunities that build and nurture effective and engaged
Empowering Leadership
Shelley Meyer, Kenna Knight, Lindie Huffman
Farmer's Markets
Kentucky Extension Homemaker Association
Kentucky Extension Leadership Development (KELD)
4-H Family and Consumer Science Core Curriculum
Situation:
Building the capacity of volunteer leaders within our county is critical for the sustainability of a community infrastructure that supports long term commitment to strengthen families and lead/educate our youth. Within Pendleton County, there are over 170 KEHA members, 80 4-H volunteer, 15 Master Cattlemen volunteers and several local coalitions and collaborations addressing community concerns. These volunteers share their expertise and volunteer time with youth and families in the community. Through efforts of agents, paraprofessionals, and volunteers, local citizens are engaged, educated and empowered to understand family and community issues and take ownership of implementing local solutions
Long-term Outcomes:
•Pendleton County communities’ health and economy are strengthened through strong local organizational leadership
•Pendleton County youth are actively becoming our leaders of tomorrow
•Community problems are solved through active engaged local leaders
Intermediate Outcomes:
•Youth and adults gain confidence in their ability to lead a group or take ownership of implementing local solutions
•Youth and adults learn the qualities of a good leader and practice those skills in their communities through groups, organizations, club, etc.
•Increase the number of people who improve skills in communication and problem solving in addressing organizational issues and needs and implementing solutions
Initial Outcome:
•KEHA, ANR, 4H, FCS, District Board and CEC Advisory Council members increase knowledge and skills in organizational leadership
•Youth are inspired to take on leadership roles in youth organization to further build on characteristics of a good leader for when they become adults
Evaluation:
Long-term Outcome:
•Pendleton County communities’ health and economy are strengthened through strong local organizational leadership
•Pendleton County youth are actively becoming our leaders of tomorrow
•Community problems are solved through active engaged local leaders
Indicator: Number of adults and youth utilizing improved skills in communication and problem solving in addressing community issue and needs and carrying out the solutions to those needs.
Method: Observations, post evaluations to programs, number of those actively working on issues or needs
Timeline: All year
Intermediate Outcome:
Increase number of people who:
•Practice personal leadership skills in clubs, projects/activities, schools and community outreach
•Improved skills in communication and problem solving in addressing organizational issues and needs
•Apply skills to assess needs, develop programs and implement solutions for community problems
Indicator: Number of adults and youth utilizing improved skills in communication and problem solving in addressing community issues and needs
Method: Observations, post evaluations to programs, number of those actively working on issues or needs, volunteer commitments, hours committed and active council participation
Timeline: All year
Initial Outcome
•Participants increase knowledge and skills in personal leadership
•KEHA, 4H, ANR, FCS Advisory Councils, District Board and CEC members increase knowledge and skills in organizational leadership
•4-H Teen Club, Middle School 4-H Club, Junior Livestock Committee increase knowledge and skills in personal development and organizational leadership
Indicator: Number of citizens indicating increased leadership knowledge, skills or confidence through participation in leadership programs.
Method: Pre and post evaluation of programs and increased membership or members volunteering and taking leadership roles
*Committees formed and participants increase leadership skills through addressing community needs and implementing solutions.
Timeline: All year
Learning Opportunities (repeat as needed):
Audience: Families, pre-school, seniors, youth, volunteers, Small Businesses and community leaders
Project or Activity: Enhance Personal Leadership Capacity
4-H D3 Teen Council (all year) 4-H
4-H D3 Middle School Retreat (December) 4-H
4-H D3 Teen Retreat (January) 4-H
•4-H Teen Club (all year) 4-H
•4-H Middle School Club (fall, winter & spring) 4-H
•4-H Camp Counselors (summer) 4-H
•Livestock Judging (Jan-June) 4-H
•Skillathon (Jan-Feb) 4-H
•4-H Officer/Leadership Training (fall) 4-H
Camp Counselor Training (spring) 4-H
•4-H Recognition Banquet (October) 4-H
•Capitol Experience (March) 4-H
•Ag Leadership Day (October) 4-H
•School Enrichment; Leadership and Communication (Feb) 4-H
•4th and 5th Grade speeches (March) 4-H
•4-H Communication Contest (March) 4-H
•Southern Regional Teen Leadership Conference (September) 4-H
•Teen Conference (June) 4-H
•Shooting Sports Certification (Oct & March) 4-H
•Livestock Certification (Nov & Dec) 4-H
•Teacher Appreciation Banquet (Aug) 4-H, FCS, Ag
•Farmer’s Market – Throughout the Year (ANR)
•Cattleman’s – Throughout the Year (ANR)
*Kentucky Women in Ag - Throughout the year (ANR)
*NKY Homesteaders - Throughout the year (ANR)
*NKY Ag Leadership - Fall/Winter 2019-2020 (ANR)
•Bee Keepers Association – Throughout the Year (ANR)
•Chamber of Commerce (monthly) FCS
•Homemakers Council (monthly) FCS
•Area Homemaker Council Chairman (four times a year) FCS
•Homemaker Annual Awards and Recognition Meeting (September) FCS
•Homemaker Officer and Chairman Training (August) FCS
•Homemaker State Meeting (May) FCS
District Board trainings and meeting (July - June) FCS, 4H, ANR
CEC Meeting and training three times a year - FCS, ANR, 4H
CEC sponsored event May 2019 - ANR, FCS, 4H
Content or Curriculum:
•Homemaker leader lessons
•UK publications
•USDA Material
•4-H STC lessons
•Search Institute Material
•KELD
•CEDIK
Inputs: 4-H Agent, FCS Agent, ANR Agent, Program Assistants, Local Schools, Extension Office, Curriculum listed above, Farmer’s Market, Advisory Councils, Volunteers
Date: throughout the year as dates state above
Audience: Families, pre-school, seniors, youth, volunteers, small businesses and community leaders
Project or Activity: Build Organizational Leadership Capacity
•4-H Young Rider officers (all year) 4-H
•4-H Photography officers (all year) 4-H
•Junior Livestock Committee (all year) 4-H
•Livestock Committee (all year) 4-H
•Officer/Leadership Training (fall) 4-H
•4-H Council (all year) 4-H
•Ag Council (Quarterly) ANR
•FCS Advisory Council
•Fair Board (all year) 4-H, FCS, ANR
•Tourism Council (Monthly) FCS ANR
•Champions for a Drug Free PC Coalition (monthly) FCS
•CSA (Community Service Alliance (monthly) FCS, 4-H
CEC Sonsored Dinner Theatre - new clientele outreach
Content or Curriculum:
•Council bylaws
•Homemaker leader lessons
•UK publications
•USDA Material
•4-H STC lessons
•CEDIK - ANR
•Farmer’s Market – Throughout the Year (ANR)
•Cattleman’s – Throughout the Year (ANR)
*Kentucky Women in Ag - Throughout the year (ANR)
*NKY Homesteaders - Throughout the year (ANR)
*NKY Ag Leadership - Fall/Winter 2019-2020 (ANR)
•Bee Keepers Association – Throughout the Year (ANR)
Inputs: 4-H Agent, FCS Agent, ANR Agent, Program Assistants, Local Schools, Extension Office, Curriculum listed above, Farmer’s Market, Advisory Councils, Volunteers
Date: throughout the year as dates state above
Author: Shelley Meyer
Major Program: 4-H Agriculture Core Curriculum AND Natural Resources
Pendleton County 4-H has worked over the past 8 years to build a program in the natural resources and environmental education for its youth. Opportunities provided and expanded include overnight and day 4-H Environmental Camps for fourth and fifth grade students, participation with the NRESci Academy State 4-H program, Junior Master Gardener, and the 4-H Wildlife & Wood Expo. Efforts to provide these opportunities have involved collaboration with teachers and school administrator
Author: Shelley Meyer
Major Program: 4-H Agriculture Core Curriculum AND Natural Resources
Pendleton County is a rural county comprised primarily of countryside and farmland. Subsequently, nearly 60 4-Hers show livestock animals raised or bought for their family farms. A huge component of being successful with livestock animals on the farm and in the show ring is establishing a base knowledge of desirable livestock characteristics. This expertise creates productivity within livestock herds based on performance, rate of gain, longevity, etc.; all crucial constituents to max
Author: Kenna Knight
Major Program: Accessing Nutritious Foods (general)
Kohl’s National Giving Award is a purpose-led organization that strives to make a difference in communities nationwide and partner with organizations that help families lead fulfilled lives. The Pendleton County Extension Office was honored to receive the Kohl’s National Giving award for 2019. Pendleton County Extension is excited to be one of five organizations to receive a $10,000 grant to focus on addressing vital community needs. Due to the Covid 19 restrictions; unem
