Boyle County CES

Title:

Bests Practices for living and working in the local environment

MAP:

Environmental Stewardship

Agents Involved:

A. Bruzek, A. Sheffield, J. Ray

MAJOR PROGRAM 1:

Soil testing

MAJOR PROGRAM 2:

Chemical Management

MAJOR PROGRAM 3:

Water and Soil Quality and Conservation

MAJOR PROGRAM 4:

Active Living and Health Promotions General

Situation:

Boyle County ranks 111^th of the 120 Kentucky counties in area but has a population of just over 30,000, making the county 34^th in population density (US Census, 2020).  Balancing the pressures of a small town of 17,000 with the needs of the surrounding rural and agricultural areas means environmental issues often surface in the community.  Land owners, environmentalists, and agriculturalists all seek best practices to protect natural resources and the local environment.  Growth in local population and industry places increasing pressure on local resources, including water, air, and undeveloped land through increased waste, traffic, and development.  Agriculture and Horticulture advisory councils, the County Extension Council, and community partners wish to encourage behaviors by all citizens that will protect the local environment.

Long-Term Outcomes:

Producers and landowners minimize the negative impacts of pesticide use through wise and economical use of products on homes, lawns, gardens and crops.

Families and individuals improve their diets, beautify their surroundings and add value to their lives and properties using environmentally-friendly products and practices.

Intermediate Outcomes:

Clientele apply pesticides using recommended best practices. 

Clientele reduce, reuse, and recycle. 

Clientele use sustainable and environmentally-friendly practices and products in commercial and home settings.

Initial Outcomes:

Clientele explain the proper use of sprayers and other application equipment.

Clientele identify active ingredients in chemical products and describe their modes of action.

Clientele describe proper chemical handling and storage.

Clientele review best management practices to protect the environment for commercial and private agricultural and horticultural settings. 

Clientele learn about bees and other insects and their roles in pollination and food production.

Clientele identify opportunities in the home to reduce, reuse and recycle. 

Evaluation:

Initial Outcome: Clientele explain the proper use of sprayers and other application equipment.

Indicator: Pesticide Safety – Plant Pests 1041; Home and Consumer Horticulture 1031

Method:  Record of clientele participating in programs; in-program activities and verbal reviews; post-program evaluations including certifications

Timeline: Year-round 

Initial Outcome: Clientele identify active ingredients in chemical products and describe their modes of action. 

Indicator:  Pesticide Safety – Plant Pests 1041; Home and Consumer Horticulture 1031

Method:  Record of clientele participating in programs; in-program activities and verbal reviews; post-program evaluations including certifications

Timeline:  Year-round

Initial Outcome: Clientele describe proper chemical handling and storage. 

Indicator: Pesticide Safety – Plant Pests 1041; Home and Consumer Horticulture 1031

Method: Record of clientele participating in programs; in-program activities and verbal reviews; post-program evaluations including certifications

Timeline:  Year-round

Initial Outcome: Clientele review best management practices to protect the environment for commercial and private agricultural and horticultural settings. 

Indicator:  Ag Water Quality Program 1002; Pesticide Safety – Plant Pests 1041; Sustainable Agriculture 1861; Soils 1074; Home and Consumer Horticulture 1031; Master Gardeners 1032; Commercial Horticulture

Method:  Record of clientele participating in educational programs; in-program hands-on activities and verbal reviews; post-program evaluations; follow-up consultations with program participants

Timeline:  Year-round

Initial Outcome: Clientele learn about bees and other insects and their roles in pollination and food production. 

Indicator:  Bees/Beekeeping 1018

Method:  Record of clientele participating in programs; in-program activities and verbal reviews; post-program evaluations; follow-up consultations with program participants

Timeline: Year-round

Initial Outcome: Clientele identify opportunities in the home to reduce, reuse and recycle. 

Indicator: Hazardous Household Products Module 2029; Promoting Healthy Homes and Communities – General 2041

Method: Record of clientele participating in programs; in-program activities and verbal reviews; post-program evaluations

Timeline: Year-round

Intermediate Outcome: Clientele apply pesticides using recommended best practices.  

Indicator:  Pesticide Safety – Plant Pests 1041; Home and Consumer Horticulture 1031

Method:  Number of clientele reporting using recommended practices; follow up contacts with program participants; community water quality data

Timeline:  1-5 years

Intermediate Outcome: Clientele reduce, reuse, and recycle.  

Indicator:  :  Ag Water Quality Program 1002; Pesticide Safety – Plant Pests 1041; Sustainable Agriculture 1861; Soils 1074; Home and Consumer Horticulture 1031; Master Gardeners 1032; Commercial Horticulture; Promoting Healthy Homes and Communities – General 2041

Method:  Number of clientele reporting use of recommended practices and information; follow up contacts with program participants

Timeline:  1 month to 1 year

Intermediate Outcome:  Clientele use sustainable and environmentally-friendly practices and products in commercial and home settings. 

Indicator: Ag Water Quality Program 1002; Pesticide Safety – Plant Pests 1041; Sustainable Agriculture 1861; Soils 1074; Home and Consumer Horticulture 1031; Master Gardeners 1032; Commercial Horticulture; Promoting Healthy Homes and Communities – General 2041

Method:  Number of clientele reporting use of recommended practices and information; follow up contacts with program participants

Timeline: 1 month to 2 years

Long-term Outcome: Producers and landowners minimize the negative impacts of pesticide use through wise and economical use of products on homes, lawns, gardens and crops.

Indicator: Pesticide Safety – Plant Pests 1041; Home and Consumer Horticulture 1031

Method:  County water quality data

Timeline: 5-10 years

Long-term Outcome: Families and individuals improve their diets, beautify their surroundings and add value to their lives and properties using environmentally-friendly products and practices.

Indicator: Ag Water Quality Program 1002; Pesticide Safety – Plant Pests 1041; Sustainable Agriculture 1861; Soils 1074; Home and Consumer Horticulture 1031; Master Gardeners 1032; Commercial Horticulture; Promoting Healthy Homes and Communities – General 2041

Method:  Surveys of program participants

Timeline: 1-5 years

Learning Opportunities:

Audience: Adults

Project or Activity: Pesticide Licensing 

Content or Curriculum: KDA pesticide licensing 

Inputs: KDA, Extension Specialists ,extension agents

Date: Year- round

Audience: Adults

Project or Activity: IPM courses

Content or Curriculum: integrated pest management courses

Inputs: Extension specialists and staff, KDA 

Date: Year Round

Audience: Adults

Project or Activity: Soil Testing

Content or Curriculum: Soil classes, fertilizer classes 

Inputs: Regulatory Services, Extension specialists and staff

Date: Year Round 

Audience: Adults and Children

Project or Activity: Beekeeping courses

Content or Curriculum: Beekeeping clubs and courses

Inputs: State Apiarist, Extension specialists and staff, Beekeeping Clubs

Date: Year Round

Audience: Adults

Project or Activity: Riparian Buffer plantings, Rain Gardens

Content or Curriculum: Installing rain gardens and riparian buffers along streams

Inputs: Extension specialists and staff, Bluegrass Green Source, CREEC, City of Danville 

Date: Year Round 

Audience: Adults and Children

Project or Activity: Arbor Day Celebration

Content or Curriculum: Tree City USA, 

Inputs: Arbor Day Foundation, Extension Specialists and staff, CREEC, Bluegrass Green Source, City of Danville, Boyle Co. Government

Date: Boyle Co. Arbor Day celebration

Audience: Individuals and Families

Project or Activity: Promoting Healthy Homes and Communities

Content or Curriculum: Promoting Healthy Homes and Communities

Inputs: CES staff and specialists, CES pubs and resources, community partners

Date: Year round

Audience:Livestock producers

Project or Activity:Dead Animal pick up

Content or Curriculum:U.K curriculum on water quality and disposal(composting) of deceased animals on the farm.

Inputs:Extension specialist, extension agents, ky. division of water, County fiscal court, county soil conservation district, and Ky. Department of Agriculture.

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