Extension
It Starts With Us
Home Environment for Adults (HORT/FCS)
Agriculture, Horticulture and Environmental Awareness
Diane Mason, David Koester
Promoting Healthy Homes and Communities (general)
Mold and Moisture Module
Each decision individuals make has an impact on health and safety in the family, community and environment. Each year, on average, Kentuckians deal with 30-50 days associated with thunderstorms, 12 tornadoes and 3 fatalities related to tornadoes. Preparing for emergency situations can be crucial to survival and safety. Understanding how daily choices can impact our environment is vital to conserving and preserving our natural resources and ensuring a healthy environment for present and future generations. In 2008, Kentucky ranked 18th in total energy consumption and 7th in energy consumption per capita. In 2010, the statewide household participation rate for all curbside garbage collection types was 86.6%. In 2010, Kentuckians recycled 35.7% of all municipal solid waste and 29% of common household recyclables. The average Kentuckian used 67 gallons of water per person per day.
Create safe homes within environments that promote and support the physical and mental well-being of families throughout the life cycle. Home values increase and individual health and well-being measurements improve.
Improve the built and natural environment to increase active and healthy lifestyles.
Implement one or more practices that will improve:
Disaster preparedness
Pest management
Going green
Energy conservation
Solid waste management
Water conservation and management
Home safety
Built environment
Assess the cost savings and/or benefits associated with newly adopted practices related to:
Disaster preparedness
Pest management
Going green
Energy conservation
Solid waste management
Water conservation
Home safety
Built environment
Demonstrate skills to improve:
Disaster preparedness
Pest management
Going green
Energy conservation
Solid waste management
Water conservation
Home safety
Built environment
Participate in an activity or event that improves the built or natural environment.
Change knowledge, opinions, skills, and/or aspirations in understanding of issues related to:
Disaster preparedness
Pest management
Going green
Energy conservation
Solid waste management
Water conservation
Home safety
Built environment
Identify one or more practices that will improve:
Disaster preparedness
Pest management
Going green
Energy conservation
Solid waste management
Water conservation
Home safety
Built environment
Initial Outcome: Knowledge and attitude change
Indicator: Increased knowledge and awareness of environmental issues
Method: Post session survey
Timeline: June 2020
Intermediate Outcome: Behavior Change
Indicator: Increased environmentally friendly practices
Method: Mailed or on-line survey
Timeline: 3 to 6 months following program
Long-term Outcome: Decreased solid waste and improved home environments
Indicator: Statistics from area
Method: Monitor area statistics
Timeline: 4 years
Audience: General public adults
Project or Activity: Healthy Homes: Mold
Content or Curriculum: UK handouts
Inputs: curriculum
Date: March 2020
Audience: General public adults
Project or Activity: Healthy Homes: Radon
Content or Curriculum: UK handouts
Inputs: curriculum
Date: January 2020
Author: Diane Mason
Major Program: Radon Module
Radon claims the lives of over 20,000 Americans each year as the number one cause of lung cancer deaths among non-smokers (United States Environmental Protection Agency). According to Kentucky Health Facts/ Kentucky Cancer Registry (http://kentuckyhealthfacts.org/data/location/show.aspx?cat=1%2c2%2c3%2c5%2c8%2c11&loc=8 ), 50 per 100,000 Boone County residents die from lung cancer. The U.S. Surgeon General and Environmental Protection Agency advise all Americans to test their homes for
Author: David Koester
Major Program: Home & Consumer Horticulture
252 horticulture related soil samples were submitted to the Boone County Extension Service in the past year. Submitting and receiving a soil sample report is oftentimes the first and only contact our urban clientele have with our office. Soil sample results can be confusing and misapplication is quite possible. People don't always understand rates or fertilizer formulations. In an effort to encourage people submitting soil samples to become life long extension clientele we strengthened
