Extension
It Starts With Us
Developing Human Capital--2020
Jobs & Infrastructure
Nanette Banks, Crystal Smith, Shad Baker
Local Food Systems
Business Retention and Expansion
Family and Consumer Science
According to the 2019 Letcher Co. Community Needs Assessment Report, the following items were listed as priority items: 1. More jobs paying good wages and benefits 2. More qualified employees for existing and new jobs 3. More public transportation options.
1. More jobs paying good wages and benefits and increase qualified employees for existing and new jobs
2. More public transportation options
3. Number of clients reporting improved financial stability and economic well-being
4. Improve the quality of life for residents in Letcher Co. by developing the skills to plan, budget and monitor their financial status
- Practice one or more resource management behaviors resulting in increased savings
- Increase school attendance rates
- Enhanced markets for farm commodities
- Clients and youth will understand that a quality education and strong work-ethic plays a significant role in the family’s income and non-financial resources
- Change KOSA to improve employability through practical living skills and continued education practices
- Increase financial literacy related to savings and investments
- Knowledge of diverse farm marketing opportunities
Outcome: (Long-term) The economic and environmental well-being of Letcher County is strengthened
Indicator: Positive Changes in statistics regarding poverty levels, average household income, graduate rates, gainful employability and increased participation in environmental education programs
Method: Data analysis
Timeline: On-going
Outcome: (Intermediate) Increased rates of labor force participation and employment, youth contribute to communities, increased partnership with communities for CED issues, farmers identify new markets, farmers diversify production, farmers are able to find off-farm employment for themselves and employees, enhanced decision making and problem solving
Indicator: Number of individuals that report improved financial stability and career readiness
Method: Observation, written and verbal evaluations
Timeline: 2022-2024
Outcome: (Initial) Participants will become responsible consumers by gaining the skills needed to make wise financial and career decisions
Indicator: Individuals acquire KOSA
Method: Observations, written & verbal evaluations
Timeline: on-going
Audience: Homemakers, Senior Citizens, Youth, Community Members and Farmers
Project or Activity: Farmers Market
Content or Curriculum: CCD and Extension Publications
Inputs: ANR, FCS and 4-H Agents and Assistants
Date: Summer 2023, Spring 2024
Project or Activity: Maple Demonstration, Maple Day, KY Maple School,
Content or Curriculum: New Hampshire Extension Curriculum
Inputs: ANR, FCS, and 4-H Agents and Assistants
Date: Fall 2023 & Spring 2024
Project or Activity: Dollar & Sense
Content or Curriculum: 4-H
Inputs: 4-H agent & assistant, extension staff
Date: Fall 2023
Project or Activity: Reality Store
Content or Curriculum: 4-H
Inputs: 4-H agent & assistant, extension staff
Date: Spring 2024
Project or Activity: Financial Readiness
Content or Curriculum: FCS
Inputs: FCS Agent & Assistant, Senior Citizens, KRCC Wellness & Solutions, East Kentucky Support Services
Date: Monthly
Project or Activity: Holiday Road Show
Content or Curriculum: KEHA
Inputs: FCS agent & assistant
Date: November 2023
Author: Crystal Smith
Major Program: Civic Engagement
The “4-H Food and Culture” Program gives 4-H youth in Letcher County, Kentucky, the opportunity to both see and taste other cultures from around the world. Created through the need for citizenship education in local schools, this program integrates food, language, geography, music, art and dance into the classroom experience. Each month, a new country from a different continent is chosen and students get to participate in hands-on activities that bring this country to life. Bot
