Extension
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Leadership and Community Development
Leadership and Community Development
Potts, Boone, Hardy, Higginbotham, Heisdorffer
Empowering Community Leaders (general)
Leadership 4-H Core Curriculum
Kentucky Extension Leadership Development (KELD): Developing Core Leadership Skills
Master Gardener
Building the capacity of volunteer leaders within the county is critical for the community to address the local challenges faced by the citizens. According to Dr. K. Rickette, University of Kentucky Leadership Development Extension Specialist in the publication Empowerment Part I (ELK2-104), empowerment is a tool used to encourage growth and change. Through strengthening the capacities of individuals, organizations, and communities, they can act on their shared visions and challenges found in the community.
In developing leaders among our youth, they are faced with difficult issues each day. The youth have the opportunity to pinpoint the issues most relevant to our community and make a difference by addressing these issues in a constructive manner.
By supporting and engaging young leaders, adults, organizations and communities experience direct benefits, through stronger connections to other young people in the community (Zeldin, McDaniel, Topitzes, & Lorens, 2001). They have a greater understanding of the problems facing other youth, and fresh perspectives for how to address these problems (Des Marais, Yang, & Farzanehkia, 2000; Zeldin, McDaniel, Topitzes, & Lorens, 2001; McGillicuddy, 1991). Additionally, young people help to
re-energize adults and counteract negative stereotypes of youth when they are successfully engaged in leadership within their communities (Zeldin, & Camino, 1999; Fiscus, 2003)
Youth and adults will identify and address critical issues that impact the community. Kentucky communities’ health and economy are strengthened through strong local organizational leadership. Community partners will address food security issues and support healthy lifestyle changes. Youth will establish a presence in the community by providing a solution or alternative to the issue.
Youth will identify and address critical issues that impact the community
Participating clientele will understand parliamentary procedure and conduct club and association meetings properly and efficiently using Roberts Rules of Order. Farmers’ market board development will build leadership skills in order to accomplish the goal of building a permanent structure in an area where the availability of fresh produce is limited. Extension Master Gardeners will develop confidence in addressing the horticultural questions of clientele. Youth will put into motion a plan to solve an issue within the community. Youth will establish a presence in the community to become engaged leaders who can make a difference.
Participants will improve their understanding of parliamentary procedure.
Community partners will acknowledge the need to address efforts toward improving access to locally grown produce to be able to address efforts toward improving healthier lifestyles. Youth become aware of the issues facing our community today, brainstorm and provide solutions to these issues. Youth will learn how to set appropriate, attainable goals. Work within your community (club/county/state or beyond) to become an engaged leader who can make a difference.
Initial Outcome:
Indicator: Participants of Extension training will improve their understanding of Roberts Rules of Order.
Method: Pre/Post written evaluation, Observation
Timeline: Fall 2017
Intermediate Outcome:
Indicator: Participating clientele will conduct club meetings properly and efficiently using Roberts Rules of Order.
Method: Observation
Timeline: Spring 2018
Audience: Community, 4-H Clubs, and Extension organization members.
Project or Activity: Conducting Efficient Meetings
Content or Curriculum: KELD, YELD, Roberts Rules of Order, 4-H Curriculum
Inputs: 4-H, FCS, Hort, Ag Agents, community volunteers
Date: Fall and Winter 2017, Fall 2018
Audience: KEHA members
Project or Activity: KEHA Office/Chair training/Leadership Development
Content or Curriculum: Extension publications
Inputs: Extension leadership information
Date: August 2017
Audience: Extension Master Gardeners
Project or Activity: Extension Master Gardeners answer horticultural questions through events and over the telephone.
Content or Curriculum: Extension Training and Master Gardener Curriculum
Inputs: Horticulture Agent, Specialists, Hort Technician
Date: Summer 2017, Spring 2018
Audience: 4-H Volunteer Leaders
Project or Activity: Leader Training
Content or Curriculum: Provided UK Volunteer Orientation and Training Materials
Inputs: 4-H
Date: September 2017, January 2018
Audience: Farmers’ Market Board and members
Project or Activity: Farmers Market Board development to work with community partners to secure a permanent location to sell fresh produce.
Content or Curriculum:
Inputs: KCARD, Hort and FCS Extension Agent, Extension Specialists, community leaders
Date: Summer 2017 through Spring 2018
Audience: 4-H Camp Leaders
Project or Activity: 4-H Camp Leader Training
Content or Curriculum: Provided UK Volunteer Orientation and Training Materials
Inputs: 4-H
Date: May/June 2018
Audience: Teens
Project or Activity: Community Involvement
Content or Curriculum: Issues Conference, Teen Conference, Area Teen Retreat
Inputs: 4-H
Date: October 2017, April 2018, June 2018
Author: Clinton Hardy
Major Program: Kentucky Extension Leadership Development (KELD)
Civic engagement helps create and cultivate vibrant communities. Studies have shown social capital is necessary for effective government and economic development. Social capital are the individuals in a community who engage in the legislative process, serve on local boards and councils, keep aware of news and events, and contribute to ideas and initiatives that are important to the community. Overall in the U.S., social capital has been on the decline. Kentucky ranks 48th in civic heal
Author: Annette Heisdorffer
Major Program: Farmer's Markets
Since fresh fruits and vegetables are often consumed raw or with little processing, producing them safely by avoiding contamination by microorganisms that cause food borne illnesses is important. To help growers continue to keep the produce safe, the Daviess County Cooperative Extension Agent for Horticulture Education taught the science-based Good Agricultural Practices (GAP) training to members of the farmers’ market. The training topics covered included proper methods for us
Author: Clinton Hardy
Major Program: Kentucky Extension Leadership Development (KELD)
Leadership has long been recognized as the reason some communities advance while others struggle to maintain the status quo. The Green River Area counties are home to a large number of engaged and motivated agricultural producers who are recognized as leaders among both their peers and elected officials at the state and national level. This notoriety does not occur overnight. Formal and non-formal education, dissatisfaction with present cir
Author: Annette Heisdorffer
Major Program: Kentucky Extension Leadership Development (KELD): Developing Core Leadership Skills
Building the leadership skills of local citizens is critical for the community to address issues faced by the citizens.The “Leading Meetings Effectively” series, developed as a continuation of leadership building based on requests from clientele, was held on every Tuesday in February, 2018.The session on “Roberts Rules of Order Made Easy” was taught by the Horticulture Agent with the assistance of the Extension Master Gardeners at a local community center for the public.
Author: Lindsey Dunn
Major Program: Kentucky Extension Leadership Development (KELD)
In January of 2017, the Daviess County Cooperative Extension Service conducted a single session of Leading Meeting Effectively open to local Extension Leadership including District Boar, County Extension Council, and all Program Councils. As a result, outside interest was expressed and the post evaluation of participants showed a desire for a more in-depth series to educate leaders in conducting effective business meetings in our community. The desire found within the community to beco
