AGRICULTURE, NATURAL RESOURCES & ENVIRONMENT--2020Plan of Work

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Letcher County CES

Title:
AGRICULTURE, NATURAL RESOURCES & ENVIRONMENT--2020
MAP:
Natural Resource and Environmental Education
Agents Involved:
SHAD BAKER, NANETTE BANKS, CRYSTAL SMITH
MAJOR PROGRAM 1:
Agriculture
Situation:

? Situation:

In 2012, the total market value of agricultural products sold in Letcher County was $133,000.13 · Of the total market value of agricultural products sold, 65.1% was the value of crops and 34.9% was the value of livestock, poultry, and their products.13 · The total farm production expenses (average per farm) was $5,604 compared to $62,002 for the state.13 · In Letcher County, there were 12 hired farm labor workers on 10 farms.13 · 98.2% of farms were operated by a family or an individual compared to 91.0% for the state.

Long-Term Outcomes:

? Long-term Outcomes:


Clientele will use responsible practices and innovative technologies that will positively sustain the natural resources in the home & community. Clientele will practice proper environmental stewardship that will conserve natural resources and the productivity of the land while maximizing the economic and social benefits. Clientele will utilize the farmers market to market produce. 

Intermediate Outcomes:

? Intermediate Outcomes: 


Clients will put knowledge gained from Extension programs into practice by using recommended Forestry and Horticultural practices. Clients will increase fruit and vegetable consumption. The number of farmers seeking access to equipment, master loggers, soil testing, etc. will increase. Land owners, youth and citizens recognize that forests and wildlife are renewable resources which can produce economic benefits and enjoyment for our community



Initial Outcomes:

? Initial Outcomes:


Requests for horticultural information will increase. Clients will value local food products and take steps to produce these crops. Farmers Market attendance and sales will increase. Increase in master logger or woodland owner participation. Increased demand for horticulture workshops.

Community leaders, landowners, youth, and citizens will gain knowledge of the use of recommended management practices and the effect of the proper use of these practices on the environment. Community leaders, land owners, youth and citizens value proper environmental stewardship practices and become aware of the impact of the decisions they make on the environment.

Evaluation:

Initial Outcome:

Indicator:

? Evaluation 



Outcome: Participants will gain knowledge and increase skills in environmental education

Indicator:  Reduce, Reuse and Recycle initiatives implemented, county clean-up of streams/roadsides

Method:  Observation & Program Evaluations

Timeline:  On-going




Outcome:  Participants will gain knowledge and increase skills in agricultural enterprises

Indicator:  agricultural enterprises will be launched

Method:  Observation & Program Evaluations

Timeline: On-going



Outcome:  Participants will gain knowledge and increase skills in natural resources

Indicator:  maple school, master logger, etc. programs utilized

Method:  Observation & Program Evaluations

Timeline:  On-going


Learning Opportunities:

Audience:

? Learning Opportunities

      

Audience: Producers, Homemakers, Youth, Senior Citizens, Community Members


Project or Activity: Horticultural Workshops, (Fruits, Vegetables, Herbs, Flowering Plants), Greenhouse Production, Livestock, Equine, 

Content or Curriculum: UK publications/Power-points, Woodland Owner Short-course, Pesticide Certification Trainings, 4-H Curriculum, FCS Curriculum

Inputs: Agents, Assistants & Specialists

Date: 2021-2024


Project or Activity: Produce Best Practices Training, 

Content or Curriculum: KDA-approved curriculum (PBPT Power-Point), 

Inputs: ANR and FCS Agents

Date: 2021-2024


Project or Activity: Greenhouse- Basics of Horticulture, Season Extenders

Content or Curriculum: AG and 4-H curriculums

Inputs:  AG, FCS and 4 H Agents, Lee Adams and Mitch Whitaker (assistants) and Extension Staff

Date: 2021-2024


Project or Activity: Maple Sugaring, Shiitake, Ginseng Workshop, Cooking w/ Maple, Shiitake Recipes, Maple School, Ky Maple Syrup Association

Content or Curriculum: Publications, Power-point, Demonstrations, Newspaper Articles, Radio and TV Shows, Program Funds and Community Resources

Inputs: AG, FCS and 4H Agents, Program Assistants and/or UK Specialists, Volunteer Leaders

Date: 2021-2024


Project or Activity: Raptor Program/Falconry

Content or Curriculum: Publications, Power-point Demonstrations, Newspaper Articles, Radio and TV Shows, Program Funds and Community Resources

Inputs: Program Assistant, FCS & 4-H Agents and/or UK Specialists.

Date: 2021-2024


Project or Activity: Trail Programs (Pine Mountain Trail, Tanglewood Trail, Bike Trail, and Pioneer Horse Trail)

Content or Curriculum: Publications, Power-point Demonstrations, Newspaper Articles, Radio and TV Shows, Program Funds and Community Resources

Inputs: Agents and/or UK Specialists, Volunteer Leaders

Date: 2021-2024


Project or Activity: Woodland Owner Short Course

Content or Curriculum: Publications, Power-point Demonstrations, Newspaper Articles, Radio and TV Shows, Program Funds and Community Resources

Inputs: ANR Agent and/or UK Specialists

Date: 2021-2024


Project or Activity: Tourism Hikes, Wellness Walks

Content or Curriculum: Get Moving Kentucky, Couch Potato Challenge, Tree ID Booklets, Plant ID Publications

Input: AG, FCS and 4H Agents and Assistants, Volunteer Leaders

Date: 2021-2024


Project or Activity:  Pollinator Promotion, Beekeeping, Honey Day

Content or Curriculum:  Publications, Workshops & Demonstrations, 4-H Curriculum

Input:  Agents & Assistants, Seeds, Volunteer Leaders

Date:  2021-2024


Project or Activity:  Pumpkin Days

Content or Curriculum: 4-H Curriculum, FCS Curriculum, ANR Publications

Inputs: Agents & Assistants, Staff

Date: 2021-2024


Project or Activity:  Homemaker Leader Lessons

Content or Curriculum: KEHA Lessons

Inputs: Quicksand Area FCS Agents

Date: 2021-2024


Project or Activity:  Green Living

Content or Curriculum: FCS Curriculum

Inputs: FCS Agent & Assistant

Date: 2021-2024


Project or Activity:  Rabbit and Horse Clubs

Content or Curriculum: 4-H Curriculum

Inputs: 4-H Agent & Assistant

Date: 2021-2024







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