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Daviess County CES

Title:
Leadership and Community Development
MAP:
Leadership and Community Development
Agents Involved:
Potts, Dunn, Hardy, FCS Agent, Heisdorffer
MAJOR PROGRAM 1:
Empowering Community Leaders (general)
MAJOR PROGRAM 2:
4-H Family and Consumer Science Core Curriculum
MAJOR PROGRAM 3:
Kentucky Extension Leadership Development (KELD): Developing Core Leadership Skills
MAJOR PROGRAM 4:
Master Gardener
Situation:

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)

Long-Term Outcomes:

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

Intermediate Outcomes:

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.

Initial Outcomes:

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.

Evaluation:

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

Learning Opportunities:

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




Success Stories

Farmers’ Market Members Achieve Successful Seasons

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

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Economic and Entrepreneurial Development

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

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2020 Kentucky Volunteer Forum

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

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Daviess County Teen Board

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

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