Extension
It Starts With Us
Financial Management
Securing Financial Stability
Cowles, Drake, Saylor
Financial Education - General
Positive Employability
In the current economy, financial stability is important. Helping Butler county residents understand and respond to changing economic conditions, while promoting healthy financial behaviors, is a concern of the County Extension Council.
Number of individuals self-reporting improved financial stability and economic well-being.
Number of individuals who implemented at least one strategy to reduce expenses or manage money.
Number of individuals report an increased level of understanding in the area of habits and attitudes.
Initial Outcome: Report increased understanding in habits and attitudes
Indicator: Reported on evaluation
Method: Pre/post test
Timeline: Beginning and ending of program July 2021-June 2022
Intermediate Outcome: Individuals reduce expenses or manage money
Indicator: Report changes made as result of program
Method: Evaluation tool and questionnaire
Timeline: Beginning and ending of program July 2021- June 2022
Long-term Outcome: Improved financial stability and economic well-being
Indicator: Report shows changed behaviors
Method: Survey and evaluation
Timeline: Beginning and ending of program July 2021 - June 2022
Audience: OWL Academy, Families and Individuals
Project or Activity: MITT
Content or Curriculum: MITT
Inputs: CES, community partnerships
Date:Monthly for rehab center and October 2021 - May 2022 for Owl Academy
Audience: Youth
Project or Activity: Dollars and Sense
Content or Curriculum: 4-H curriculum
Inputs: Agent time, volunteer time
Date: October 2021 – North Butler; April 2022 – Morgantown Elem.
Audience: Youth – 8th grade
Project or Activity: 4-H Reality Store 2022
Content or Curriculum: 4-H Reality Store
Inputs: Agent time, volunteer time
Date: February 2022
Author: Gregory Drake
Major Program: Farm Management, Economics and Policy
Succession planning is a necessary but difficult process. FarmLASTS estimates 88% of farmers and farmland owners do not have an exit plan. With good communication and a well-developed plan, transitioning a family farm or business can be accomplished. The Butler, Logan and Warren County agriculture extension agents led and taught a 3-part virtual farm transitions series. The program was offered by all Mammoth Cave agriculture agents and had 16 participants with farm estate
