Collaboration & Strategic PlanningPlan of Work

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Shelby County CES

Title:
Collaboration & Strategic Planning
MAP:
Leadership & Community Development
Agents Involved:
Corinne Belton, Regina Browning, Sheila Fawbush
MAJOR PROGRAM 1:
Agritourism Planning
MAJOR PROGRAM 2:
Arts Engagement
MAJOR PROGRAM 3:
Building Healthy Coalitions
MAJOR PROGRAM 4:
Community Strategic Planning
Situation:

Shelby Countians recognize community development is a top priority. According to a study conducted by Maintaining Our Rural Environment (MORE), citizens in

Shelby County have a strong desire to maintain the rural landscape while developing an improved standard of living for all residents. Two current focus areas in Shelby County include healthy environments and cultural awareness.

Long-Term Outcomes:

*Collaboration between Extension and community organizations promotes community and economic development and an improved standard of living for Shelby Countians.

Intermediate Outcomes:

*Extension agents, community leaders and citizens utilize skills in communication, leadership, collaboration, marketing, strategic planning and economic development to create a climate for positive community and economic development.

Initial Outcomes:

*Develop KOSA in communication, leadership, collaboration, strategic planning, marketing, management and economic development.

Evaluation:

Initial Outcome: KOSA gained in community and economic development

Indicator: Number of individuals who gained KOSA in community and economic development

Method: Observation, end-of-training evaluation

Timeline: Conclusion of training and meetings throughout the year


Intermediate Outcome: Increase in effective collaborative efforts

Indicator: Number of collaborating agencies working toward positive community change

Method: Observation and participation

Timeline: Throughout the year


Long-term Outcome: Positive community and economic development has increased the standard of living for Shelby Countians

Indicator: Low unemployment, increased positive interface between rural/urban citizens, positive change in standard-of-living indicators

Method: Census data, CEDIK data

Timeline: Year-to-year over the next decade

Learning Opportunities:

Audience: General Public

Project or Activity: Good Neighbors Farm Tour

Content or Curriculum: Local Opportunities

Inputs: Local Farmers/Producers

Date: September 14, 2019


Audience: Local producers of horticulture and agricultural products

Project or Activity: Agri-tourism opportunities

Content or Curriculum: Individual consultations

Inputs: Agent, horticulture technician, UK publications

Date: July 2019 - June 2020


Audience: Community Boards and Groups

Project or Activity: Serving on community boards, coalitions and councils

Content or Curriculum: Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors, Chamber Education, County Fair Board, Shelby Prevention, Family Resource and Youth Service Center Councils, Farm Bureau, Diabetes Coalition, Health Coalition, Shelby County Wellness Coalition, Emergency Management Agency, Arts Council, Shelby Main Street Board, SMS Promotion Committee, Shelbyville Tree Board, Downtown Fountain Committee, Community Service Partners,

Inputs: Above named boards, councils and coalitions

Date: Year round


Audience: Farmers Market vendors and customers

Project or Activity: Farmers Market demonstrations

Content or Curriculum: Extension publications, demos and individual consultations

Inputs: Extension publications, agents, horticulture technician

Date: July - September 2019, April - June 2020


Audience: Community participants

Project or Activity: Earth Day

Content or Curriculum: Extension publications, community partners' resources

Inputs: Extension publications, agents, staff

Date: April 2020


Audience: All Shelby Countians

Project or Activity: Chamber of Commerce Community Showcase

Content or Curriculum: Extension publications; learning games; community networking

Inputs: Extension Publication, community networking; volunteers

Date: March 2020


Audience: All Shelby Countians

Project or Activity: Health and Fitness Fun Day

Content or Curriculum: educational booths and give-aways, Extension publications; community partners resources

Inputs: sponsors, door prizes, scavenger hunt, CES publications

Date: April 2020


Audience: Legislators & Extension Council

Project or Activity: Legislative Lunch

Content or Curriculum: Extension Updates on programming and community involvement

Inputs: Extension Updates on programming and community involvement

Date: Feb 2020


Audience: General Community

Project or Activity: Breakfast on the Farm

Content or Curriculum: Local Opportunities 

Inputs: Local farmers, producers, chefs

Date: June 2020


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