Community and Economic DevelopmentPlan of Work

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Spencer County CES

Title:
Community and Economic Development
MAP:
Community and Economic Promotion
Agents Involved:
Elizabeth Maxedon, Bryce Roberts, Mollie Tichenor
MAJOR PROGRAM 1:
Build Engaged and Empowered Communities – General
MAJOR PROGRAM 2:
Agritourism Planning
MAJOR PROGRAM 3:
Kentucky Extension Leadership Development (KELD)
MAJOR PROGRAM 4:
Community Leadership Development
Situation:

The Spencer County Extension Council and Agents see the need for new a way to incorporate promotion and development of community and economic growth to the county through a variety of programs that the Extension Service can offer.

Long-Term Outcomes:

Increase community involvement in extension programs and collaborative programs with other agencies and groups in the county. Increase economic net income to residents of Spencer County and increase number of residents shopping local.

Intermediate Outcomes:

Program participants will learn how to manage finances, collaborate with other agencies to promote local retail markets, learning agritourism adventures, and development of local leaders.

Initial Outcomes:

Youth will learn how to use basic budgeting skills. Participants will learn about markets to purchase locally grown/made products to help the economy.

Evaluation:

Outcome: The number of on farm visits.

Indicator: Increase the number of participants visit local farms.

Method: Observation.

Timeline: July 2022 – June 2023.


Outcome: Participants will use alternative marketing outlets.

Indicator: The number of participants using alternative marketing programs. 

Method: Pre and Post surveys/ observation 

Timeline: July 2022 – June 2023.


Outcome: Participants will learn how prepare financially for the future.

Indicator: Increase the number financially minded students.

Method: Pre and Post surveys.

Timeline: March 2023 -May 2023.


Learning Opportunities:

Audience: Local Producers


Project or Activity: Farmer’s Market (EM, BR, MT)

Content or Curriculum: Farmer’s Market Materials, Master Gardner Materials

Inputs: Family Resource Youth Service Center, Multipurpose Community Action, Spencer County School System, Conservation District, Farm Bureau, Local Producers, Community Members, University of Kentucky Specialists, Farmers Market Committee, Local Businesses and Organizations, Elected Officials, Master Gardner Volunteer.

Date: July 2022 – June 2023. 


Project or Activity: Farm to Table Meal(EM, BR, MT)

Content or Curriculum: Farmers Market Materials

Inputs:  Farm Bureau, Local Producers, Community Members, Farmers Market Members

Date: September 2022


Project or Activity: Farmer’s Dinner Theatre (EM, BR, MT)

Content or Curriculum: Farmer’s Dinner Theatre Curriculum and Supporting Materials

Inputs:  County Extension Council, Local Producers, Louisville Area Cattleman’s, Kentucky Farm Bureau, Spencer County Schools.

Date: January 2023 - February 2023


Audience: Seniors, Adults, and Youth


Project or Activity: Financial Management, Youth CAIP Program (EM, BR, MT)

Content or Curriculum: University of Kentucky financial publications

Inputs: Family Resource Youth Service Center, Multipurpose Community Action, Spencer County School System, Local Producers, Community Members, University of Kentucky Specialists, Farmers Market Committee, Spencer Co. Soil Conservation District

Date: July 2022 - June 2023


Project or Activity: 4-H Reality Store (MT, EM, BR)

Content or Curriculum: Job Preparedness and Financial Awareness

Inputs: Family Resource Youth Service Center, Multipurpose Community Action, Spencer County School System, Community Members, University of Kentucky Specialists, Local Businesses and Organizations, Elected Officials.

Date: August 2022 – May 2023


Project or Activity: Project Days (MT)

Content or Curriculum: Promote imagination and creativity through projects, community recognition, and County Fair participation.          

Inputs: Family Resource Youth Service Center, Spencer County School System, Local Producers, Community Members, Spencer County Fair Board, Local Businesses and Organizations, Elected Officials.

Date: July 2022 - June 2023


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