Extension
It Starts With Us
Green and Sustainable Living
Green and Sustainable Living
Neal, Dockery, Brooks, McMahan, Clark, Powell, Sarantakos
Horticulture, Consumer and Home
Farm Management, Economics and Policy
Health
Each decision individuals make has an impact on the health and safety of their family, community, and environment. Understanding how daily choices can impact our environment is vital to conserving and preserving our natural resources and ensuring a healthy environment for and future generations. The average Kentuckian uses 67 gallons a water today, youth struggle to understand basic concepts regarding the natural world, the proliferation of invasive plant species has reached near epidemic levels, and beyond the excessive use of water, the community is working through issues related to storm water and pollution of local streams.
Improve the built and natural environment in Fayette County to develop community environmental awareness
Residents will increase practices related to green living and environmental education through the development of energy and water conservation practices, increased use of Best Management Practices (BMP), and youth environmental education endeavors.
Change, knowledge, opinions, skills and / or aspirations in understanding of issues related to going green, water and energy conservation, and environmental education
Outcome: Environmental conditions will improve in Fayette County
Indicator: increased participation in recycling programs, reduction in pollutants entering streams, increased participation in environmental education programs, participation in BMP for local land use, decrease in water use
Method: attendance rosters, farm visits, program survey, environmental agency and local governmental reports.
Timeline: on-going
Intermediate Outcome: Residents will increase practices related to green living
Indicator: Increased recycling, increased on-site water management, increase in use of green spaces
Method: program survey, local government and environmental agency reports
Timeline: on-going
Initial Outcome: Residents will become knowledgeable about green living practices
Indicator: increased demand for natural resource, environmental education, and healthy environment programming
Method: program evaluation, surveys, increased participation
Timeline: on-going
Audience: Adults
Project or Activity: Gardener’s Toolbox
Content or Curriculum: Greener Gardening
Inputs: Kentucky Cooperative Extension Service Agents, Specialists, Volunteers, Kentucky CES publications; local, state, and federal agencies.
Date: ongoing
Audience: Adults and Youth
Project or Activity: Master Gardeners
Content or Curriculum: Master Gardener Curriculum
Inputs: Kentucky Cooperative Extension Service Agents, Program Assistants, Specialists, Volunteers, Kentucky CES publications; local, state, and federal agencies.
Date: Fall and Spring
Audience: Youth
Project or Activity: Environmental Camping Programs
Content or Curriculum: Project Learning Tree, Project WET, Project WILD, Forestry Project, Entomology Project, Project Archeology,
Inputs: Kentucky Cooperative Extension Service Agents, Program Assistants, Specialists, Volunteers, Kentucky CES publications; local, state, and federal agencies.
Date: Fall and Spring
Audience: Youth
Project or Activity: In-school Enrichment Programs
Content or Curriculum: Project Learning Tree, Project WET, Project WILD, Forestry Project, Entomology Project, Project Archeology, Livestock showcase
Inputs: Kentucky Cooperative Extension Service Agents, Program Assistants, Specialists, Volunteers, Kentucky CES publications; local, state, and federal agencies.
Date: Fall and Spring
Audience: Youth
Project or Activity: Environmental Day Camp Programs
Content or Curriculum: Project Learning Tree, Project WET, Project WILD, Forestry Project, Entomology Project, Project Archeology,
Inputs: Kentucky Cooperative Extension Service Agents, Program Assistants, Specialists, Volunteers, Kentucky CES publications; local, state, and federal agencies.
Date: Fall and Spring
Audience: Youth
Project or Activity: Natural Resource Project Days
Content or Curriculum: UK 4-H Forestry Project Guide; UK 4-H Entomology Project Guide; UK 4-H Geology Project Guide
Inputs: Kentucky Cooperative Extension Service Agents, Program Assistants, Specialists, Volunteers, Kentucky CES publications; local, state, and federal agencies.
Date: spring, summer, fall
Audience: Youth
Project or Activity: Rabbit Club, Bee Club, Poultry Club, Gardening Club
Content or Curriculum: Curriculum and Resources through UK College of Agriculture, or other land grant universities
Inputs: Kentucky Cooperative Extension Service 4-H Agents, Specialists, Volunteers, Kentucky CES publications; local, state, and federal agencies.
Date: on-going
Audience: Adults
Project or Activity: Phone calls, e-mails, and office visit customer service opportunities; social media (Facebook)
Content or Curriculum: Available resources through CES publications, specialists, and listed curricula
Inputs: Kentucky Cooperative Extension Service Agents, Program Assistants, Specialists, Volunteers, Kentucky CES publications; local, state, and federal agencies.
Date: On-Going
Audience: Adults
Project or Activity: Pasture Management for the Horse Owner
Content or Curriculum: Curriculum and Resources through UK College of Agriculture
Inputs: Kentucky Cooperative Extension Service Agents, Specialists, Volunteers, Kentucky CES publications; local, state, and federal agencies.
Date: Winter
Audience: Adults
Project or Activity: Private Applicator Pesticide Training
Content or Curriculum: Curriculum and Resources through UK College of Agriculture
Inputs: Kentucky Cooperative Extension Service Agents, Specialists, Volunteers, Kentucky CES publications; local, state, and federal agencies.
Date: winter
Audience: Adults
Project or Activity: Soil Test
Content or Curriculum: Soil Testing Facility Guidelines
Inputs: Kentucky Cooperative Extension Service Agents, Program Assistants, Specialists, Volunteers, Kentucky CES publications; local, state, and federal agencies.
Date: On-Going
Audience: Adults
Project or Activity: Healthy Homes Program/ Going Green Program
Content or Curriculum: Healthy Homes curriculum
Input: KY Cooperative Extension Agents, Specialist, CES Publications, Bluegrass Green Source, Energy Star
Date: On-Going
Audience: Families
Project or Activity: Bluegrass Green Source
Inputs: Kentucky Cooperative Extension Service Agents, Specialists, Volunteers, Bluegrass Green Source; local, state and federal govt.,CEC publications
Audience: Adults & Youth
Project or Activity: 4-H Shooting Sports and Hunter Safety Education
Content or Curriculum: 4-H Project Manuals, Publications
Inputs: Extension Agents, 4-H Program Assistants, Certified Volunteers
Date: On-going
Audience: Adults
Project: Pesticide training, Dead Animal Removal
Content: Best management practices, Pesticide safety trainings.
Date: On going
Audience: Agriculture community
Project: Pesticide container recycling.
Date: Twice Annually July, October.
Author: Jamie Dockery
Major Program: Pollinators
Current research indicates numerous pollinating insect species are threatened or in decline. The USDA states that about one third of global food supplies depend on pollinating insects. There are many simple steps homeowners can take to encourage pollinators in backyard gardens. To provide more education around the topic, horticulture agents from Fayette, Franklin and Woodford counties planned our annual Extension Master Gardener Conference to focus on pollinators. We selected and tapped speakers
Author: Lucas Powell
Major Program: Agriculture & Natural Resources
Livestock and livestock products account for about half of Kentucky's farm income. Therefore, the role of livestock and livestock projects in the Kentucky 4-H curriculum is fundamentally important. Youth must understand the role of agriculture in their daily lives, and the importance of livestock and livestock products in the type, kind and quality of the foods that they eat.The Country Ham Project is one of many agriculture-based projects offered through 4-H. Through this program youth lear
Author: Beau Neal
Major Program: Forages
Understanding a producer’s forage quality is the backbone of providing a balanced nutrition plan. Hay testing can provide data that producers and Cooperative Extension Agents use to ensure the nutritional needs of the animal are being met. Without a test, farmers are blindly feeding, leading to wasted resources. The Central Kentucky Hay Contest was created to generate friendly competition among producers and educate producers about forage test analysis and the economic im
Author: Maranda Brooks
Major Program: Build Engaged and Empowered Communities – General
The World Health Organization defines life skills as “the abilities for adaptive and positive behavior that enables individuals to deal effectively with the demands and challenges of everyday life.” The laundry process and clothing care are part of life’s everyday demands, as we all wear clothing and, at some point, our clothing will need to be cleaned. Based on family traditions, laundry equipment and product availability, as well as a general interest in the chore outcome, th
