Constructing novel communication channels through Extension programming with inclusive and diverse audiences
Building Diversity and Inclusion in Extension Programming
T. Thomas, K. Bishop, A. Leonberger, K. Perry, E. Chavous, T. Claiborn
Community Gardens and Horticulture Therapy
Substance Use Prevention and Recovery General
Community Engagement
Local Food System Development and Mapping
The year 2020 has the nation dealing with crises of public health, the economy, race relations and public safety, and an upcoming presidential election. In the U.S. communities are beginning to engage in courageous conversations that promote socially and politically healthy communities for all citizens.
According to Mapping Civil Unrest in the United States (2000–2020), Over a 20 year period instances of civil unrest falls into four categories.
- Economic and social injustice
- Sports and event-related riots
- Politically motivated civil unrest
- Reaction to police actions
Diversity
The seen and unseen characteristics and experiences, visible and invisible, which define who we are and how we experience the world around us. These include (but are not limited to) gender, race, ethnicity, sexual orientation, disability, religious and cultural background, familial status, age, languages spoken, and more.
Inclusion: Creating an environment of respect, connection, and community, where all people can feel respected and valued. Inclusion means that all perspectives and contributions are valued, and team members are empowered to be their full, authentic selves.
The Cooperative Extension service is committed to training professionals who will, in turn, facilitate conversations about race and racism (and other issues related to human differences) in their communities. The purpose of such dialogue is to increase understanding and positive relationship-building across differences.
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Audience: City/county
Project or Activity: Frankfort Community Council activities
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Audience: Underserved, typical non-extension clientle
Project or Activity: KSU/UK Updates
Content or Curriculum: Current opportunities in ANR, FCS & 4H
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Author: Keenan Bishop
Major Program: Farm Management, Economics and Policy
The KY Beef Conference is planned and orchestrated by the D4 ANR agents and typically attracts 200+ attendees and includes a national speaker. The 2020 conference obviously could not be held in the traditional manner due to health safety concerns. The ANR agents felt that we should still host and the obvious venue was Zoom. We changed from a daytime event to evening. We felt that these changes would possibly attract more people or at least producers that traditionally couldn't travel to Lexi
Author: Krista Perry
Major Program: Leadership
With the beginning of the 2020 school year and the pandemic still in full force, Franklin County and Frankfort Independent Schools began virtual, then transitioned to a hybrid model. With the stress of returning to school, being virtual, limited access to wifi service and adult guidance, there was a need that opened a door for the Franklin County 4-H program. In August 2020, Franklin County 4-H began the virtual learning assistance program in collaboration with Kathy’s Place, w