Extension
It Starts With Us
Community Engagement and Economic Development
Community Development
Jessica Barnes, Jessica Sayre, Shannon Farrell
Family and Consumer Science
Business Retention and Expansion
Building Healthy Coalitions
Activities and events are being held in Harrison County, many of them free to the public, to promote the wellbeing of the residents and the community. However, attendance to events is declining.
The community will work together to offer more programs and awareness resulting in an increased overall wellbeing.
Increased communication and interaction with elected officials and underserved populations.
Create awareness and educate the community on resources available to them.
Initial Outcome: Increased attendance at community and extension events
Indicator: New and improved programs offered by extension office, Public Library, Chamber of Commerce
Method: attendance and registration statistics
Timeline: All Year
Intermediate Outcome: Increased Citizen Participation
Indicator: Farmer's Market Participation, New City Park Improvements. Volunteers continue to participate
Method: Sign-in sheets, phone calls, website hits, news articles, and visits to Extension Office. A perceived more positive attitude about community
Timeline: 4 years or longer
Long-term Outcome: Community Improvements made
Indicator: Community beautification, County and City cleanup, business networking, infrastructure improvements, park development, grants received
Method: Observation and personal testing
Timeline: 3-5 years
Audience: Community
Project or Activity: Continue to develop vision and needs for the future.
Content or Curriculum: Develop vision and needs for next 20 years.
Inputs: Agents, community members, local councils
Date: Ongoing
Audience: Community members
Project or Activity: Media
Content or Curriculum: Radio, Newspaper, Newsletter, Electronic Sign promoting Harrison County activities
Inputs: Agents, paid staff, The Democrat, WCYN radio
Date: July-June
Audience: Public
Project or Activity: Website
Content or Curriculum: Extension to develop and link to other sites related to Harrison County. Update monthly.
Inputs: Extension staff
Date: July-June
Audience: Community members and leaders
Project or Activity: Grant Writing/Resource Acquisition
Content or Curriculum: Guide leaders as they seek dollars for action plans
Inputs: Community leaders
Date: July-June
Audience: Public
Project or Activity: Sponsor Community Blood Drive
Content or Curriculum: Commitment to the Community, work with Central Kentucky Blood Center
Inputs: Central Kentucky Blood Center
Date: 3 to 4 times during the year
Audience: Community members
Project or Activity: Community Health Fairs
Content or Curriculum: Preventative Health
Inputs: Harrison Memorial Hospital, Health providers, volunteers
Date: April
Audience: 4th and 5th grade students
Project or Activity: Safety Day
Content or Curriculum: Prevention
Inputs: local businesses, emergency services, volunteers
Date: Septemeber
Audience: Public
Project or Activity: Harrison County Beef Day
Content or Curriculum: Create Awareness about the Beef Industry and where food comes from
Inputs: Harrison County Beef Cattle Association, Ag Council, Farm supply stores, local vets, volunteers
Date: May
Audience: Public
Project or Activity: 4-H Center Grounds Development
Content or Curriculum: Advise leaders as they seek funding and development.
Inputs: District Board members, Cooperative Extension Council
Date: July - June
Audience: 4-H members
Project or Activity: 4-H Teen Council
Content or Curriculum: Step Up to Leadership
Inputs: 4-H UK Specialists, neighboring 4-H agents and programs, Kentucky 4-H
Date: All Year
Author: Shannon Farrell
Major Program: Leadership
With summer activities opening after a long period of closures, came much enthusiasm for involvement and revamping of events. The collaboration between the Harrison County Fairboard, FFA, 4-H, and newly developed Jr. Fairboard were no exception. Together, 20 middle and high school teens worked diligently to fulfill the roles and responsibilities that were given to them to lead group rotations, man stations, and tally results in the county fair’s competitive Family Fun Night. &n
Author: Shannon Farrell
Major Program: Leadership
Sophomore, Kristin Whitehead, joined Harrison County 4-H Teen Council in September 2021 and hasn’t looked back. Running for Public Relations officer of the group, she was elected and fulfilled (and continues to fulfill) her roles and responsibilities with enthusiasm and professionalism. Her role has her help market 4-H to other youth and teens, as well as promote and report to adult audiences when requested. Kristin joined her 4-H Agent to the local Lions Club meeting in
Author: Shelley Meyer
Major Program: Community Vitality and Leadership -FCS
Harrison County, Kentucky has been without a Family & Consumer Sciences agent for a year and a half. With the vacancy and extended period of nonexistent activities, FCS had become a thought of the past. Therefore, marketing and promotion became a number one priority for transfer agent, Shelley Meyer. Working with the Harrison County Extension Staff and community organizations, Family & Consumer Sciences has resurfaced for extensive community engagement. Becoming visible and building an a
Author: Jessica Hopkins
Major Program: Economic Development and Workforce Preparation - FCS
Amidst the increasing use of technology and changing educational delivery methods, Shelley Meyer (FCS), Jessica Sayre (HORT), Jessica Barnes (ANR), and Shannon Farrell (4-H) joined forces to offer a Technology Tuesday series for clientele of Harrison County. University specialists, agents, and extension staff are becoming more dependent on electronic means of disseminating information. Email, Facebook, and Zoom are the more widely used virtual formats. While many clientele are tech savvy and ver
Author: Shelley Meyer
Major Program: Economic Development and Workforce Preparation - FCS
Amidst the increasing use of technology and changing educational delivery methods, Shelley Meyer (FCS), Jessica Sayre (HORT), Jessica Barnes (ANR), and Shannon Farrell (4-H) joined forces to offer a Technology Tuesday series for clientele of Harrison County. University specialists, agents, and extension staff are becoming more dependent on electronic means of disseminating information. Email, Facebook, and Zoom are the more widely used virtual formats. While many clientele are tech savvy and ver
Author: Shannon Farrell
Major Program: Economic Development and Workforce Preparation - FCS
Amidst the increasing use of technology and changing educational delivery methods, Shelley Meyer (FCS), Jessica Sayre (HORT), Jessica Barnes (ANR), and Shannon Farrell (4-H) joined forces to offer a Technology Tuesday series for clientele of Harrison County. University specialists, agents, and extension staff are becoming more dependent on electronic means of disseminating information. Email, Facebook, and Zoom are the more widely used virtual formats. While many clientele are tech savvy and ver
Author: Jessica Barnes
Major Program: Economic Development and Workforce Preparation - ANR
Amidst the increasing use of technology and changing educational delivery methods, Shelley Meyer (FCS), Jessica Sayre (HORT), Jessica Barnes (ANR), and Shannon Farrell (4-H) joined forces to offer a Technology Tuesday series for clientele of Harrison County. University specialists, agents, and extension staff are becoming more dependent on electronic means of disseminating information. Email, Facebook, and Zoom are the more widely used virtual formats. While many clientele are tech savvy and ver
Author: Jessica Hopkins
Major Program: Volunteer Development
2022 Kentucky Volunteer Forum Education is critical in preparing volunteers for the role they accepted and should be designed to enhance their knowledge and skills (Kerka, 2003). Volunteer education develops the knowledge and skills volunteers need to execute their roles effectively (Brudney, 1990; Culp, 1997; Cumming, 1998; Wilson, 1976). Volunteers respond more favorably to roles and responsibilities when they understand and are able to perform the tasks required of them (Hoover & Con
Author: Shannon Farrell
Major Program: Leadership
The 98th Annual Kentucky 4-H Teen Conference was held at the University of Kentucky June 14-17, 2022. The objectives of Kentucky 4-H Teen Conference are: develop leadership and teamwork skills, improve communication skills, foster civic engagement, expand knowledge and skills related to 4-H core content areas, gain club, county and state 4-H program skills, have fun, create a sense of belonging, expand social skills through networking, develop youth-adult partnerships, and become acquainted with
Author: Shannon Farrell
Major Program: Volunteer Development
2022 Kentucky Volunteer Forum Volunteers play integral roles in 4-H programs, performing a variety of duties, functions, and tasks and possessing varied and rich knowledge, skills, and backgrounds (Radhakrishna & Ewing, 2011). The success of Extension programming is due, in part, to the dedication of a large cadre of volunteers (Smith, Dasher, & Klingborg, 2005). Although highly valued, volunteer involvement does not guarantee achievement of Extension's goals and fulfillment of
Author: Jessica Barnes
Major Program: Beef
We have been having an annual Beef Day in Harrison County for several years now and this year was the most well attended event yet. We had 12 vendor booths that were all related to the beef industry as well as our local Cattleman's Association that was setup cooking burgers and steak sandwiches. We were able to partner with Farm Credit Mid-America and Central Kentucky Ag Credit to be able to offer the meals at half price for our community as a thank you for supporting the beef industry in Ha
