Extension
It Starts With Us
Leadership and Community Development
Empowering Community Leaders
D Coffey, Kim Hornsby, Patsy Smith, SNAP-ED
Kentucky Extension Homemaker Association
Master Clothing Volunteer
Business Retention and Expansion
While Jackson County has a growing number of voluntary organizations such as Food Bank, Jackson County Health Initiative Program (JCHIP), Jackson County Tourism, JCDA and IDA which relate to county-wide issues: i.e. employment, infrastructure, education, cultural development and health. Educational programs and organizations which offer theoretical and practical experiences at community problem solving and building the capacity of volunteer leaders within counties is critical for the sustainability of a community infrastructure that supports long term commitment to strengthen families and communities.
Jackson County has a growing number of voluntary organizations such as Food Bank, Vision 2020, JCDA and IDA which relate to county-wide issues: i.e. employment, infrastructure, education, cultural development and health. Educational programs and organizations which offer theoretical and practical experiences at community problem solving are necessary for citizens for elementary school age to adult. Extension and Extension-supported programs which teach community development with the values of respect for all people, trust, cooperation and sustainable development are necessary.
An informed and active citizenry is involved in county and community projects and activities with the unified goal of improving the overall quality of life in the county.
Local citizens and agents will participate in plans for adults and youth to become involved in community affairs by taking an active part in organizations and in community decision-making.
Extension homemakers will be active in their organization and other community activities with advice from agents.
In order to assume leadership and volunteer roles, citizens will need to feel confident. They will need to learn skills of group development and decision-making with knowledge and skills in personal leadership.
Initial Outcome: Increase knowledge and skills in personal leadership.
Indicator: Homemakers evaluated through leader lesson evaluations.
Method: Homemaker leader lesson evaluations
Timeline: August-May
Intermediate Outcome: Extension homemakers will become involved in community programs.
Indicator: Number of extension homemakers assisting with community programs.
Method: Number of participants will be counted, as well as, observing the number of community development projects related to agents’ work, compared to year before.
Timeline: Year round
Long-term Outcome: Increased number of Extension clients taking the lead in Extension and community projects will become a reality, as well as, general increases in community development as a result of all agents’ efforts. Provide leadership educational programming for youth.
Indicator: Program participates will show an increase in participation in Extension and community development projects. Income and leadership opportunities will increase.
Method: Number of participants will be counted, as well as, observing the number of community development projects related to agents’ work, compared to year before. Homemakers taking and conducting lessons will be surveyed.
Timeline: Year round
Audience: Homemakers
Project or Activity: Sewing Club
Content or Curriculum: Master Clothing Volunteer Training
Inputs: FCS Agent/ Extension Specialist/ Master Clothing Volunteer Curriculum
Date: Throughout year
Audience: Adult Leaders
Project or Activity: Jackson County Fair
Content or Curriculum: All Agents
Inputs: All agents/Fair Board Regulations/KEHA Cultural Arts
Date: August
Audience: Jackson County Homemakers
Project or Activity: Jackson County and WTA Homemakers Council
Content or Curriculum: FCS Agent
Inputs: KEHA Training
Date: Ongoing
Audience: Jackson County Extension Council and Board Members
Project or Activity: Extension Get To Know Us Event
Content or Curriculum: 4-H, AG, and FCS Agent and Board and Council members
Inputs: 4-H, AG and FCS Agent Resources
Date: June 2017 / Meetings 3 Times per Year
Audience: 4-H Youth and Community Members
Project or Activity: 4-H Judges for 4-H Talk Meet and 4-H Demonstrations
Content or Curriculum: 4-H Communication and Expressive Arts
Date: Fall and Spring
Audience: All agents and Extension Council Members
Project or Activity: Extension Council and Board Meetings
Content or Curriculum: Extension Council and Board Handbook (Power point Presentation) and By-laws
Date: Six Times Per Year
Audience: 4-H Agent and 4-H Council Members/Community Leaders, Resource People
Project or Activity: 4-H Council Meeting
Content or Curriculum: 4-H Council Handbook and By-laws
Date: Meetings 3 times a year
Audience: 4-H Agents, Volunteers, Teens and Campers
Project or Activity: 4-H Camp
Content or Curriculum: 4-H Camp Leader Orientation/4-H Camp Handbook
Date: Summer
Audience: Community leaders, volunteers and law enforcement personnel
Project or Activity: 4-H Youth Protection Committee
Content or Curriculum: Youth Protection Standard Curriculum
Date: As Needed
Audience: 4-H and FCS Volunteers
Project or Activity: 4-H Volunteer Leader Forum
Content or Curriculum: 4-H Core Curriculum
Date: 2018
Audience: 4-H Youth and Volunteers
Project or Activity: 4-H Horse Certification Program
Content or Curriculum: 4-H Horse and Livestock Certification Training
Date: Fall 2017
Audience: Community Leaders
Project or Activity: Kiwanis Club
Content or Curriculum: ANR Agent and Community Leaders/Business Owners
Date: Monthly
Audience: All 9th grade students and 4-H and FCS Volunteers, 4-H Agent, FCS Agents, Program Assistants
Project or Activity: Truth or Consequences
Content or Curriculum: FCS Curriculum Truth or Consequences
Date: Fall 2017
Author: Kim Angel
Major Program: Communications and Expressive Arts
As the COVID-19 pandemic persists, children across the country are facing social isolation. During this time, Jackson County 4-H provided a virtual beginner leather working program to educate 4-H’ers on leatherwork skills while they were at home. Each participant received a leatherwork kit with six projects, stamping tools, and finishing products. The 4-H Program volunteer leader used the Colorado State University leatherwork curriculum to teach proper leatherwork techniques and procedures
Author: Kim Angel
Major Program: Natural Resources
In Jackson and Wolfe Counties, we have a huge solid waste disposal issue as evidenced by multiple dump sites and litter along roadways and stream banks throughout the counties. An opportunity became available to educate about proper solid waste disposal and remove existing waste. Jackson and Wolfe County obtained funding through a UK CARES Grant in the amount of $10,000 to improve their communities. A portion of the grant was to teach the youth in the community the process of bringing change to
Author: David Coffey
Major Program: Community Engagement
During a global pandemic, schools had close for safety of students and teachers. The school system adopted an online learning model. With 33% of Jackson county living in poverty and the rate for school children being higher, the Extension service saw a need to provide internet to students in the community. The Jackson County Extension Agents worked with UK IT support and the local Internet provider to set up the Jackson County Extension Service Extension Conference Center Parking lot as a free W
