Extension
It Starts With Us
Home Environment
Agriculture, Horticulture and Environmental Awareness
Diane Mason, David Koester
Promoting Healthy Homes and Communities (general)
Each decision individuals make has an impact on health and safety in the family, community and environment. Each year, on average, Kentuckians deal with 30-50 days associated with thunderstorms, 12 tornadoes and 3 fatalities related to tornadoes. Preparing for emergency situations can be crucial to survival and safety. Understanding how daily choices can impact our environment is vital to conserving and preserving our natural resources and ensuring a healthy environment for present and future generations. In 2008, Kentucky ranked 18th in total energy consumption and 7th in energy consumption per capita. In 2010, the statewide household participation rate for all curbside garbage collection types was 86.6%. In 2010, Kentuckians recycled 35.7% of all municipal solid waste and 29% of common household recyclables. The average Kentuckian used 67 gallons of water per person per day.
Create safe homes within environments that promote and support the physical and mental well-being of families throughout the life cycle
Improve the built and natural environment to increase active and healthy lifestyles
Improve the built and natural environment to increase active and healthy lifestyles
Implement one or more practices that will improve:
Disaster preparedness
Pest management
Going green
Energy conservation
Solid waste management
Water conservation and management
Home safety
Built environment
Assess the cost savings and/or benefits associated with newly adopted practices related to:
Disaster preparedness
Pest management
Going green
Energy conservation
Solid waste management
Water conservation
Home safety
Built environment
Demonstrate skills to improve:
Disaster preparedness
Pest management
Going green
Energy conservation
Solid waste management
Water conservation
Home safety
Built environment
Participate in an activity or event that improves the built or natural environment.
Change knowledge, opinions, skills, and/or aspirations in understanding of issues related to:
Disaster preparedness
Pest management
Going green
Energy conservation
Solid waste management
Water conservation
Home safety
Built environment
Identify one or more practices that will improve:
Disaster preparedness
Pest management
Going green
Energy conservation
Solid waste management
Water conservation
Home safety
Built environment
Initial Outcome: Knowledge and attitude change
Indicator: Increased knowledge and awareness of environmental issues
Method: Post session survey
Timeline: May 2018
Intermediate Outcome: Behavior Change
Indicator: Increased environmentally friendly practices
Method: Mailed or on-line survey
Timeline: 3 to 6 months following program
Long-term Outcome: Decreased solid waste and improved home environments
Indicator: Statistics from area
Method: Monitor area statistics
Timeline: 4 years
Audience: Adults
Project or Activity: There is No New Water
Content or Curriculum: ENRI; EPA; cistern care; water conservation
Inputs: Workshop materials; Extension fact sheets
Date: May 2018
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Author: Diane Mason
Major Program: Promoting Healthy Homes and Communities (general)
According to the Environmental Protection Agency, food accounts for about 21 percent of the American waste stream. And, 64 percent of that amount is preventable and 18 percent is possibly edible. The most common reason cited for food waste is the food was not used in time. Food disposed in the landfills accounts for about 18 percent of U.S. methane emissions coming from landfills and methane causes ozone depletion. According to the United States Department of Agriculture, food waste costs consum
Author: David Koester
Major Program: Home & Consumer Horticulture
Boone County has a large urban population that requests home horticulture classes and services from the County Extension Service.The Boone County Horticulture staff provided the following classes in spring of 2018:Adding Diversity to Your Vegetable GardenBackyard Tree Fruit ProductionOrganic Vegetable Gardening for Community GardensFruit Pruning DemonstrationsTools You can Use and How to Care for Them.Growing BlueberriesGrowing Onions and LeeksGrowing PotatoesRain Garden WorkshopSeason Long Meth
