Community Development through Agriculture and Natural Resources AwarenessPlan of Work

Back to the Program

Campbell County CES

Title:
Community Development through Agriculture and Natural Resources Awareness
MAP:
Agriculture and Natural Resource Awareness
Agents Involved:
Don Sorrell, Sarah Stoltz
MAJOR PROGRAM 1:
Local Food Systems
MAJOR PROGRAM 2:
Agritourism Planning
MAJOR PROGRAM 3:
4-H Agriculture Core Curriculum AND Natural Resources
MAJOR PROGRAM 4:
Home & Consumer Horticulture
Situation:

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.

Long-Term Outcomes:

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.

Intermediate Outcomes:

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.

Initial Outcomes:

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.

Evaluation:

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 2019 – June 2020 


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 2019-2020


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: 2019-2020

Learning Opportunities:

Audience: Newport High School Equine Club 

Project or Activity: Agriculture, Food and Natural Resources 

Content or Curriculum: Equine Awareness  

Inputs:  Agents and Specialists and Equine Farm Tours/Host Farmers, KY Horse Park 

Date: September - November 2019, Wednesday’s after school 3:00 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. 


Audience: Newport Youth

Project or Activity: Newport Youth Leadership Program, Agriculture, Food and Natural Resources Farm Tours 

Content or Curriculum: Agriculture Awareness, Farm Tours  

Inputs:  Agent, Brighton Center Youth Leadership Program, Host Farms/Farmers 

Date:  July 2019   


Audience: SNAP Families 

Project or Activity: Community Garden and Vegetable Transplant Project  

Content or Curriculum:  Home Gardening and Vegetable Transplant and Seed Giveaway

Inputs: Brighton Center and Care Mission Organizations, Agent  

Date:  May 2020 


Audience: General Public   

Project or Activity: Community Celebration

Content or Curriculum: Local Foods and Agriculture Awareness in Campbell County 

Inputs: Local farmers and Agent  

Date: June 2020  


Audience: General Public  

Project or Activity: Agriculture Awareness using Traditional and Social Media   

Content or Curriculum:  Agriculture Awareness, Program Promotion 

Inputs: Facebook, What’s Happening in Campbell County, Campbell County Recorder, Southern States Ag Display   

Date: July 2019 – June 2020


Audience: Beginning 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 2019 to June 2020


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 17, 2019


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 2019


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 2019 – June 2020


Audience: General Public

Activity: Campbell County Backroads Farm Tour

Content or Curriculum: 12-15 Campbell County Farming Operations, (Agriculture Diversification Program)

Date: July 20, 2019


Audience: General Public, Park Officials, Natural Resources Committee

Activity: Jolly Park Natural Resources Committee Activities (fish management, archery, bank stabilization, wildlife management/Canada Geese)

Content or Curriculum: Agent, Natural Resources Committee, NRCS, Fish and Wildlife 

Date: August 2019 and January 2020, June 2020  


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 2020


Audience: Farmers

Activity: Pesticide Safety Certification

Content or Curriculum: Private Applicators Pesticide Training

Inputs: Kentucky Department of Ag, Extension publications & DVD

Date: January 2020 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 Wednesdays of the month 3:00 p.m.




Success Stories

Reaching Underserved Audiences during COVID-19

Author: Don Sorrell

Major Program: Local Food Systems

With no or limited options for face-to-face meetings and activities during the COVID -19 pandemic, the Campbell County agriculture agent  made changes to two existing programs in order to serve two underserved audiences.  Care Mission and Brighton Center are examples of two social service agencies in Campbell County who serve the needs of families and youth who often struggle with the basics of food, clothing and shelter.Care Mission is located in the southern part of Campbell County a

Full Story
Back to the Program