Extension
It Starts With Us
Improving Basic Lifeskills, Well-being, and Quality of Life
Strengthening Community Lifeskills
Jeremy Teal, Erika Wood, Curtis Dame, Katie Jury, and Katherine Jury
Making Healthy Lifestyle Choices (general)
Communications and Expressive Arts 4-H Core Curriculum
4-H Youth Development Programming
Family and Consumer Sciences 4-H Core Curriculum
According to CEDIK statistics, in Hopkins County, 19.5% of adults and 26.4% of children live below the poverty line, 21.8% of adults report only fair or poor overall health, and 35.4% of the total population is considered obese. Regarding education, only 13.4% of Hopkins County residents hold a Bachelor's degree or higher, 79.9% hold a high school diploma or GED, and the average household income falls behind the national average by almost $12,000 annually. As a result of the demographic data, and availability of Extension resources and programming, the County Extension Council and Area Program Councils recommend that children and families in Hopkins County are in need of life-skill education, including the knowledge and skills to lead a healthy lifestyle, communicate effectively, and manage household resources.
A decrease in the number of obese and overweight children, youth, adults and elderly
Improvement in the overall health and wellbeing of residents, which indicate quality of life.
Increase in adults and families living above the poverty line.
Increase in education and workforce placements.
Maintain appropriate calorie balance and activity level during each stage of life: childhood, adolescence, adulthood, pregnancy and breastfeeding and older age.
Practice healthy lifestyle decision-making that strengthen individuals’ ability to cope with normal life stressors.
Increased practice of skills that increase employability and educational attainment.
Change in knowledge needed to make informed choices regarding healthy lifestyle choices and basic life skills.
Change in opinions and attitudes needed to make informed choices regarding healthy lifestyle choices and basic life skills.
Change in learned skills needed to make informed choices regarding healthy lifestyle choices and basic life skills.
Initial Outcome: Change in knowledge needed to make informed choices regarding healthy lifestyle choices and basic life skills.
Indicator: increased knowledge of healthy choices and life skills
Method: pre-test/post-test, surveys, NEERS data
Timeline: 2018-2019
Initial Outcome: Change in learned skills needed to make informed choices regarding healthy lifestyle choices and basic life skills.
Indicator: increased skills that facilitate healthy choices and life skills
Method: pre-test/post-test, surveys, NEERS data
Timeline: 2018-2019
Intermediate Outcome: Increased practice of skills that increase employability and educational attainment.
Indicator: surveys, use of local resources including employment workshops and programs
Method: pre-test post test data, surveys of use of local resources
Timeline: 2018-2019
Intermediate Outcome: Practice healthy lifestyle decision-making that strengthen individuals’ ability to cope with normal life stressors.
Indicator: surveys, NEERS data, use of local resources, including mental health
Method: pre-test post test data, surveys of use of facilities
Timeline: 2018-2019
Intermediate Outcome: Maintain appropriate calorie balance and activity level during each stage of life: childhood, adolescence, adulthood, pregnancy and breastfeeding and older age.
Indicator: surveys, use of local recreational facilities
Method: pre-test post test data, surveys of use of facilities
Timeline: 2018-2019
Long-term Outcome: A decrease in the number of obese and overweight children, youth, adults and elderly.
Indicator: CDC and CEDIK data on population weight distribution
Method: data comparison over years
Timeline: 2017-2020
Long-term Outcome: Increase in adults and families living above the poverty line.
Indicator: CEDIK data of household income and poverty statistics
Method: data comparison over years
Timeline: 2017-2020
Long-term Outcome: Increase in education and workforce placements.
Indicator: CEDIK data of employment statistics and educational attainment
Method: data comparison over years
Timeline: 2017-2020
Audience: Producers, Business Owners, and future clients
Project or Activity: Budget, Management, Stress and other meetings
Content or Curriculum: Moneywise, FarmStart, Annie's Project, and other content based programming.
Inputs: Extension Agents, Specialists, Community leaders, and Extension publications.
Date: 2018-2019
Audience: Teens and Families
Project or Activity: Suicide Prevention Coalition
Content or Curriculum: UK Healthcare specialists
Inputs: Health Dept., community partners, school system, faith-based communities
Date: 2018-2019
Audience: Families and Individuals
Project or Activity: Pinterest Club
Content or Curriculum: UK publications and Extension information
Inputs: Extension agent, UK publications and Extension information, community volunteers
Date: 2018-2019
Audience: Hopkins County Homemakers
Project or Activity: Homemaker lessons, local, area, and state-wide KEHA activities
Content or Curriculum: KEHA curriculum, area Homemaker monthly lessons
Inputs: KEHA curriculum, UK specialists and curriculum
Date: 2017-2020
Author: Katie Mills
Major Program: Agriculture 4-H Core Curriculum
Agriculture and livestock is a growing industry in the United States. Kentucky Cattleman’s Association shows that in 2009 there were around 38,000 in Kentucky. Hopkins County 4-H Livestock Club is able to provide an opportunity for youth to learn more about livestock in Kentucky. Currently, Hopkins County has five outstanding Certified Volunteers that provide leadership and the opportunity for youth to learn about the livestock industry. The leaders also offer lessons to on livestock
Author: Katie Mills
Major Program: Summer Residential Camps
4-H Camp is an asset to youth, teens, and adults around the world, but most importantly here in Hopkins County. During the time at 4-H Camp, youth learn the importance of team building, responsibility, decision making, make new friends and meet caring adults. According to American Camp Association, “more than 5,000 families from around the country participated. Results confirmed that camps build skills necessary to pr
Author: Katie Mills
Major Program: Health 4-H Core Curriculum
During Spring Break, Hopkins County hosted several programs during the day to build a healthier lifestyle with a day full of hands-on learning. A “Let’s Get Moving” program was hosted at the Extension Office with seventeen youth in attendance. This was an eight hour program that involved exercise, health knowledge, and making a nutritious lunch. According to stateofobesity.org, Kentucky ranks as the
Author: Katie Mills
Major Program: Health 4-H Core Curriculum
Hopkins County ranks 4th highest in the state for childhood obesity, and 53th out of 120 counties for overall health outcomes. One important factor that contributes to obesity and health outcomes is healthy eating. In an effort to combat these problems, the Hopkins County Extension Agent for Family & Consumer Science, in partnership with the SNAP-Ed. Assistant, Hopkins County Agents for 4-H and Youth Development, Hopkins County Agent for Horticulture, the Hopkins County Health Department, an
