Community Development through Agriculture and Natural Resources AwarenessPlan of Work

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Campbell County CES

Title:
Community Development through Agriculture and Natural Resources Awareness
MAP:
Agriculture and Natural Resource Awareness
Agents Involved:
Don Sorrell, Sarah Stoltz
MAJOR PROGRAM 1:
Local Food Systems
MAJOR PROGRAM 2:
Agritourism Planning
MAJOR PROGRAM 3:
Agriculture 4-H Core Curriculum
MAJOR PROGRAM 4:
Home & Consumer Horticulture
Situation:
Agriculture leadership groups such as CEC, Campbell County Agriculture Council, Campbell County Farmland Workgroup, Campbell County Cattle Association and Jolly Community Development Council have identified the need to raise the awareness of the general public about the importance of agriculture and our natural resources as well as provide assistance to potential new farmers.
Long-Term Outcomes:
The general public will support local farmers especially in the area of locally grown food markets. The general public will make good decisions that will lead to improved use and preservation of our natural resources. New, young and existing farmers will establish new farming enterprises.
Intermediate Outcomes:
The general public will begin to utilize local grown food products resulting in improved markets for farmers. The general public will volunteer/support natural resources and recreational improvement projects in the county. New, young and existing farmers will develop a farm plan that will include the development and management of new farming enterprises.
Initial Outcomes:
The general public (adults and youth) will learn about the importance of agriculture and our natural resources. The general public will learn about locally grown food markets and improving and utilizing our natural resources such as land and water. New and young farmers will learn about the opportunities and challenges of establishing a new farming enterprise.
Evaluation:

Initial Outcome: Adults and youth will learn about the importance of agriculture and our natural resources. 

Indicator: Number of adults and youth participating in educational programs and activities focusing on agriculture and natural resources. 

Method: surveys, participant feedback  

Timeline:  After educational programs and activities, July 2017 – December 2018 


Intermediate Outcome: Increase participation by the general public at agriculture and natural resource awareness activities, at farmers markets and alternative markets. Youth (especially FFA students) will become involved in agriculture education programs beyond the school.  Producers will indicate increased revenue.  New or existing farmers will implement plans to develop new farming enterprises. 

Indicator: Number of youth and adults participating in agriculture and natural resources programs.  

Method:  Surveys, public and producer feedback, observations  

Timeline: Summer 2017-2018 


Long-term Outcome: Continued increase in participation in agriculture and natural resources awareness programs and activities.  This will lead to more productive and profitable Campbell farming operations both existing and new. Youth and new farmers will gain “on farm” experiences with production agriculture. 

Indicator: Number of adults/youth participating in extension sponsored programs. Producers will indicate increased revenue from sales. 

Method: post surveys, farm visits, economic records 

Timeline: 2018-2020

Learning Opportunities:

Audience: Beginning farmers, farmers

Activity: Beginning Farmer Grant Program 

Content or Curriculum:  Grants program for beginning farmers with less than 5 years of experience

Inputs: Agent, Conservation District 

Date: August 2017 to July 2018


Audience: General Public

Activity: Campbell County Farm Videos  

Content or Curriculum: Develop three videos showcasing local farms and highlight agriculture best management practices. Make videos available on websites and local media outlets.

Inputs: Host Farmers- Dobbs, Walter and Seiter, and Campbell County Cable Board

Date: July - November 2018


Audience: FFA Students and Host Farmers

Activity: FFA/ Supervised Agriculture Experience (SAE)

Content or Curriculum: SAE Program

Inputs: FFA Advisors and Agriculture Students, Conservation District, Agent, Farmers

Date: All year


Audience: General Public

Activity: Festival on the Lake

Content or Curriculum: Youth & Adult Natural Resources and Recreational Opportunities

Inputs: Agent, Jolly Park Community Development Council, volunteers

Date: August 12, 2017

                                          

Audience: 5th grade students

Activity: Grow It, Eat It, Wear It

Content or Curriculum: Agriculture awareness program

Inputs: Agents, Program Assistants and Volunteers

Date: September 2017


Audience: Campbell County Farmland Workgroup/Ag Council

Project or Activity: Agriculture Awareness and Natural Resources

Content or Curriculum: 8 to 10 Farmland Workgroup Meetings per year to develop programs to address agriculture awareness and natural resources issues.

Inputs: Agents, Conservation District and agriculture leaders

Date: July 2017 – June 2018


Audience: General Public

Activity: Campbell County Backroads Farm Tour

Content or Curriculum: 12-15 Campbell County Farming Operations, (Agriculture Diversification Program)

Date: July 15, 2017


Audience: General Public, Park Officials, Natural Resources Committee

Activity: Jolly Park Natural Resources Committee Activities (lake testing, bank stabilization, wildlife management, fishing derby, archery program.)

Content or Curriculum: Agent, Natural Resources Committee, NRCS, NKU and Thomas More Biology Department

Date: All Year


Audience: farmers

Activity: Rinse and Return Recycling Program

Content or Curriculum: KY Department of Agriculture Rinse and Return Program

Inputs: Kentucky Department of Ag, Extension publications & DVD

Date: September 2017, June 2018


Audience: farmers

Activity: Pesticide Safety Certification

Content or Curriculum: Private Applicators Pesticide Training

Inputs: Kentucky Department of Ag, Extension publications & DVD

Date: February 2018 and as requested 


Audience: Campbell County Jolly Park Community Development Council

Project or Activity: Long Range Plan for A. J. Jolly Park

Content or Curriculum: Community Resources

Inputs: Community Leaders, Fiscal Court, Fish and Wildlife, Division of Forestry

Date: Monthly meetings, last Wednesday of the month 3:00 p.m.


Audience: Campbell County Jolly Park Community Development Council

Project or Activity: A. J. Jolly Lake Testing Program

Content or Curriculum: Lake testing for E. Coli

Inputs: NKU Biology Department, UK Environmental Testing Lab, Natural Resources Committee, Fiscal Court

Date: 2 X a month May – September, 2017


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