Johnson County CES

Title:

Building Strong Communities

MAP:

Community and Economic Development

Agents Involved:

Cockerham , Jeffiers

MAJOR PROGRAM 1:

Agritourism Planning

MAJOR PROGRAM 2:

Arts Engagement

MAJOR PROGRAM 3:

Local Food System Development and Mapping

MAJOR PROGRAM 4:

Economic Development

Situation:

The distressed economy is well documented in this once thriving coal producing region. With per capita income at $18,380, and 25.6 % poverty rate, job creation and entrepreneurship, by using tourism and related industries are strategies being utilized to address the issue at hand. The Kentucky Appalachian Proud initiative is one by which local farmers, culinary artists and the hospitality industry can work hand in hand in the re-making of a different kind of economy. One that is natural to the environment and compatible with its’ inhabitants.

Long-Term Outcomes:

Participants have increased income that can help sustain themselves and their families

Intermediate Outcomes:

Participants have improved skills that will increase income generating capabilities

Initial Outcomes:

Attendees participate in educational programs and community sponsored opportunities designed to assist in teaching skills necessary to build the economy as well as the community

Evaluation:

1. Long-term Outcome:
Indicator: Participants have improved skills enhancing income generation capacity
Method: Surveys, testimonials, observable evidence
Timeline: 1 year following program efforts
2. Intermediate Outcome:
Indicator: Documentation of knowledge gained
Method: evaluation
Timeline: directly following programs, events or activities
3. Initial Outcome:
Indicator: Attendance to Extension offered programs, events and activities
Method: Sign in sheet
Timeline: during program

Learning Opportunities:

Audience: Students and tourists

Project or Activity: Heritage style events

Content or Curriculum: The history of farming and farm life (Extension publications) Agri-tourism

Inputs: CHN, Extension and FCS advisory council

Date: To be determined annual by the participating councils and advisory committees.

Audience: Families

Project or Activity: Entrepreneurship

Content or Curriculum: Extension Materials, and/or SMARTS partnership with Southeast Ky Economic Development, FCS curriculum and mentorship program with the arts

Inputs: FCS Council, Communities of Hope Mentorship committee

Date: 2018

Audience: CHN membership and community

Project or Activity: OSCAR classes and programs (Community engagement and creative place making, arts engagement)

Content or Curriculum: Extension Materials (ie:e-commerce for artisans…), heritage arts shared with both FCS curriculum and leadership skills brought by volunteers.

Inputs: CHN Board, Advisory Council, FCS Council, Extension Council

Date:2016-2020

Audience: Tourists, families, students

Project or Activity: Ky Proud Cultural Hospitality Program with RTM intern

Content or Curriculum: FCS materials (food safety, micro-processing, Retailing and Tourism Management program)

Inputs: Big Sandy Technical Institute, UK RTM leadership, Johnson Central FCS, FCS Council, CHN Board, Extension Council, Ramada Inn in Paintsville

Date: 2017