Extension
It Starts With Us
Community Development through Agriculture and Natural Resources Awareness
Agriculture and Natural Resource Awareness
Don Sorrell, Sarah Stoltz
Local Food Systems
Agritourism Planning
Agriculture 4-H Core Curriculum
Home & Consumer Horticulture
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.
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.
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.
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.
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
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
