Extension
It Starts With Us
Leadership and Community Development
Leadership and Community Development
Potts, Dunn, Hardy, FCS Agent, Heisdorffer
Empowering Community Leaders (general)
4-H Family and Consumer Science Core Curriculum
Kentucky Extension Leadership Development (KELD): Developing Core Leadership Skills
Master Gardener
Building the capacity of volunteer leaders within the county is critical for the community to address the local challenges faced by the citizens. According to Dr. K. Rickette, University of Kentucky Leadership Development Extension Specialist in the publication Empowerment Part I (ELK2-104), empowerment is a tool used to encourage growth and change. Through strengthening the capacities of individuals, organizations, and communities, they can act on their shared visions and challenges found in the community.
In developing leaders among our youth, they are faced with difficult issues each day. The youth have the opportunity to pinpoint the issues most relevant to our community and make a difference by addressing these issues in a constructive manner.
By supporting and engaging young leaders, adults, organizations and communities experience direct benefits, through stronger connections to other young people in the community (Zeldin, McDaniel, Topitzes, & Lorens, 2001). They have a greater understanding of the problems facing other youth, and fresh perspectives for how to address these problems (Des Marais, Yang, & Farzanehkia, 2000; Zeldin, McDaniel, Topitzes, & Lorens, 2001; McGillicuddy, 1991). Additionally, young people help to re-energize adults and counteract negative stereotypes of youth when they are successfully engaged in leadership within their communities (Zeldin, & Camino, 1999; Fiscus, 2003)
Youth and adults will identify and address critical issues that impact the community. Kentucky communities’ health and economy are strengthened through strong local organizational leadership. Community partners will address food security issues and support healthy lifestyle changes. Youth will establish a presence in the community by providing a solution or alternative to the issue.
Youth will identify and address critical issues that impact the community
Participating clientele will understand parliamentary procedure and conduct club and association meetings properly and efficiently using Roberts Rules of Order. Farmers’ market board development will build leadership skills in order to accomplish the goal of building a permanent structure in an area where the availability of fresh produce is limited. Extension Master Gardeners will develop confidence in addressing the horticultural questions of clientele and in delivering programs. Youth will put into motion a plan to solve an issue within the community. Youth will establish a presence in the community to become engaged leaders who can make a difference.
Participants will improve their understanding of parliamentary procedure.
Community partners will acknowledge the need to address efforts toward improving access to locally grown produce to be able to address efforts toward improving healthier lifestyles. Youth become aware of the issues facing our community today, brainstorm and provide solutions to these issues. Youth will learn how to set appropriate, attainable goals. Work within your community (club/county/state or beyond) to become an engaged leader who can make a difference.
Intermediate Outcome: Volunteers participating in Extension programs will build skills to become effective leaders.
Indicator: Increased confidence in leading meetings effectively and efficiently and/or an increase in the number of programs delivered to clientele.
Method: Pre/Post written evaluation, Observation
Timeline: Winter/Spring 2019/2020
Long Term Outcome:
Indicator: The leadership exhibited by Owensboro Regional Farmers' Market members and board will result in increased sales and consumer participation at the market due to the building of a new facility with the help of community partners.
Method: Survey and Observation
Timeline: Summer/Fall 2019, Spring 2020
Audience: Community, 4-H Clubs, and Extension organization members.
Project or Activity: Conducting Efficient Meetings
Content or Curriculum: KELD, YELD, Roberts Rules of Order, 4-H Curriculum
Inputs: 4-H, FCS, Hort, Ag Agents, community volunteers
Date: Winter/Spring 2019/2020
Audience: KEHA members
Project or Activity: KEHA Office/Chair training/Leadership Development
Content or Curriculum: Extension publications
Inputs: Extension leadership information
Date: August 2019
Audience: Extension Master Gardeners
Project or Activity: Extension Master Gardeners answer horticultural questions through events, over the telephone, and by presenting programs.
Content or Curriculum: Extension Training and Master Gardener Curriculum
Inputs: Horticulture Agent, Specialists
Date: Summer 2019, Spring 2020
Audience: 4-H Volunteer Leaders
Project or Activity: Leader Training
Content or Curriculum: Provided UK Volunteer Orientation and Training Materials
Inputs: 4-H
Date: September 2019, January 2020
Audience: Farmers’ Market Board and members
Project or Activity: Farmers Market Board development to continue to work with community partners to maintain the facilities and increase the number of consumers and participants at the market.
Content or Curriculum:
Inputs: KCARD, Hort and FCS Extension Agents, Extension Specialists, community leaders, local hospital
Date: Summer 2019 through Spring 2020
Audience: 4-H Camp Leaders
Project or Activity: 4-H Camp Leader Training
Content or Curriculum: Provided UK Volunteer Orientation and Training Materials
Inputs: 4-H
Date: May/June 2019
Audience: Teens
Project or Activity: Community Involvement
Content or Curriculum: Issues Conference, Teen Conference, Area Teen Retreat
Inputs: 4-H
Date: November 2019, April 2020, June 2020
Author: Annette Heisdorffer
Major Program: Farmer's Markets
A farmers’ market provides a community with locally grown fruits, vegetables, meats, and other value-added products. A market also provides the consumer direct access to the producer to learn more about the products for sale. In addition, a market provides a gathering place for the community.The goal of the members of the Owensboro Regional Famers’ Market was to build a permanent facility under cover to make it easier for customers to shop out of the elements. The Daviess County Coop
Author: Clinton Hardy
Major Program: Business Retention and Expansion
Daviess County has high importance placed on economic development, job creation and business expansion. Multiple public and private organizations exist at the local level to aid commercial and industrial business recruitment, retention and expansion. One of these organizations is the Greater Owensboro Economic Development Cabinet of which multiple agricultural organizations partner to obtain a board member delegate. The Daviess County Extension Agent, a representative of local
Author: Lindsey Dunn
Major Program: 4-H Volunteer Programming
Volunteers play integral roles in 4-H programs, performing a variety of duties, functions, and tasks and possessing varied and rich knowledge, skills, and backgrounds (Radhakrishna & Ewing, 2011). Success of the Daviess County 4-H program thrives on the dedication and involvement of 86 volunteers.4-H youth development programs within Extension depend heavily on adult volunteers and provide extensive education to volunteer leaders. Though recognized as a crucial part of the progra
Author: Lindsey Dunn
Major Program: 4-H College and Career Readiness (8-12 Grade Only)
Teens are often overwhelmed with the opportunities available to them as they enter into high school. Some may choose to take part in every experience available, whether the experience will be beneficial or harmful to the individual and their future. As teens that have participated in the 4-H program since age 10 reach high school, many feel 4-H no longer has valuable programming to offer in advancing their learning, leadership, and future goals. This is why it is vital for 4-H
