Developing Leaders through AgriculturePlan of Work

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Breathitt County CES

Title:
Developing Leaders through Agriculture
MAP:
Leadership in Agriculture
Agents Involved:
Reed Graham
MAJOR PROGRAM 1:
Equine
MAJOR PROGRAM 2:
Community Engagement
MAJOR PROGRAM 3:
Agritourism Planning
MAJOR PROGRAM 4:
Trail Design
Situation:

Building the leadership base in a community is a key to the success of a community.  Leaders can emerge from any realm of society.  Many Breathitt County residents share an interest in horsemanship.  Through the formation of a local Horsemen's Association, leadership opportunities will arise for those with that interest.

Long-Term Outcomes:

Eastern Breathitt County will have a marked trail system where users can ride year round.

Intermediate Outcomes:

The local Horsemen's Association will host a trail ride in Breathitt County

Initial Outcomes:

A local Horsemen's Association will be formed.

Evaluation:

Initial Outcome: Formation of the Breathitt County Horsemen's Association

Indicator: Association is formed; Officers elected; By-laws Adopted

Method: Face to face meetings

Timeline: Spring 2017


Intermediate Outcome: The local Horsemen's Association will host a trail ride in Breathitt County

Indicator: Attendance at trail ride

Method: Planning meetings monthly

Timeline: Spring 2017


Long-term Outcome: A trail system in Eastern Breathitt County

Indicator: Marked trails for horsemen; Horsemen from other parts of the state coming in to ride the trails

Method: Survey of trail usage

Timeline:2017-2020

Learning Opportunities:

Audience: Horsemen's Association

Project or Activity: Leadership

Content or Curriculum: Robert's Rules of Order; Leadership 

Inputs: Agent

Date: Spring 2017


Audience: Horsemen

Project or Activity: Equine Health & Nutrition

Content or Curriculum: Equine Health Research

Inputs: Specialists; veterinarians; agents

Date: 2017-2020


Audience: Tourists

Project or Activity: Trail Ride

Content or Curriculum: Marked trails; Trail guides

Inputs: Horsemen's Association members; County Officials; City Officials; Agents

Date: 2017-2020



Success Stories

2019 Farm Safety Day

Author: Reed Graham

Major Program: Farm Management

Farming is one of the most dangerous occupations in the world. Farm safety is often overlooked even though it is very important.  Breathitt Co and Wolfe Co ANR Agents and Farm Bureaus collaborated for a joint Safety Program. The Field Day was held at the Robinson Center in Jackson, KY. Topics for the evening included: chainsaw safety, the importance of staying hydrated, rollover tractor safety, PTO safety, and how to safely load and haul farm equipment on the road. Attendees all received a

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