Extension
It Starts With Us
Environmental Quality
Agricultural and Environmental Quality
Elizabeth Coots, Ryan Farley, Faye Kuosman, Adam Probst
4-H Health Core Curriculum
Ag Water Quality Program
Urban Environments (water issues)
Woodford County’s western border is comprised of 40 miles of Kentucky River frontage and about 40% of the entire Palisade region. This area is known to support very diverse plant and wildlife populations. With such a prominent and distinctive natural resource, environmental awareness for Woodford County residents is vital. County stakeholders have rated environmental stewardship and community awareness among their top concerns. Providing educational programs and services to increase environmental quality in Woodford County is needed to address these issues.
Measured improvement in water quality, habitat preservation, and improved soil health.
Clientele make informed management decisions for environmentally sensitive areas.
Clientele to be able to recognize and identify specific environmental issues within the county.
Initial Outcome: For clientele to be able to recognize and identify specific environmental issues within the county.
Indicator: Observation
Method: Personal interviews
Timeline: Annually
Intermediate Outcome: Clientele make informed management decisions for environmentally sensitive areas.
Indicator: Observation
Method: Site Visits, Personal Consultation
Timeline: Annually
Long-term Outcome: Measured improvement in water quality, habitat preservation, and improved soil health.
Indicator: Reports and statistics
Method: Kentucky Division of Water, Kentucky Fish and Wildlife, and state/local Soil Conservation District(s)
Timeline: As Available
Audience: Youth
Project or Activity: Classroom Club Program
Content or Curriculum:4-H Natural Resources
Inputs: Agent/Program Assistant Time, Woodford County Schools
Date: September - March
Audience: Farmers/Landowners
Project or Activity: Educational Programs, Field Days
Content or Curriculum: Managing environmentally sensitive areas.
Inputs: Agent/Program Assistant Time, Specialist Time, Natural Resource Conservation Service, Woodford Co. Conservation District, Woodford County Beef Cattle Association, Farmer Cooperators
Date: Yearly
Audience: Homeowners/Landowners
Project or Activity: Soil Testing
Content or Curriculum: Proper soil testing/soil recommendations based on university research.
Inputs: Agent Time, U.K. Regulatory Services, Woodford County Conservation District, CES Publications
Date: Yearly
Audience: Homeowners/Landowners
Project or Activity: Naturalist May Day
Content or Curriculum: Native and invasive plant species identification and management, protecting environmentally sensitive areas
Inputs: Agent Time, Fish and Wildlife Service, Buckley Wildlife Sanctuary
Date: Yearly
Audience: General
Project or Activity: Earth Day Tree Seedling Giveaway
Content or Curriculum: Extension information booth, tree species information and planting instructions
Inputs: Agent Time, Master Gardeners, Woodford County Conservation District, Fish and Wildlife Service, CES publications
Date: Yearly
Audience: Homeowners/Landowners
Project or Activity: Master Gardener Training
Content or Curriculum: Kentucky Master Gardener Curriculum
Inputs: Agent Time, U.K. Specialists, CES Publications
Date: Every other year
