Extension
It Starts With Us
Collaboration & Strategic Planning
Leadership & Community Development
Corinne Belton, Regina Browning, Sheila Fawbush
Agritourism Planning
Arts Engagement
Building Healthy Coalitions
Community Strategic Planning
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.
*Collaboration between Extension and community organizations promotes community and economic development and an improved standard of living for Shelby Countians.
*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.
*Develop KOSA in communication, leadership, collaboration, strategic planning, marketing, management and economic development.
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
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
