Extension
It Starts With Us
Support Community and Economic Development
Support Community and Economic Development
Maxxwell Alviar, Alex Butler and Susan Campbell
Community Engagement
Farm Management, Economics and Policy
Horticulture, Consumer and Home
Communications
Programming focused on marketing, support of local agricultural markets, assistance to small business owners, and participation in community fairs and festivals can support community and economic development. Through extension programming local citizens are engaged, educated, and empowered to address issues in their communities.
Youth will use their communication and leadership skills to serve as leaders in the community, mentors for younger youth and to enter the workplace and/or institution of higher learning/trade schools.
Farmers realize increased profits due to expanded market opportunities.
Youth apply skills learned in 4-H in other activities at home, school and in the community by demonstrating leadership, teamwork and communication as well as setting and achieving goals.
Farmers add value to their products and will develop new marketing outlets.
Youth will increase their knowledge about leadership and how to be an effective leader, team player and build communication.
Youth and adults will enter items in the county fair.
Farmers attend programs with the Anderson County Extension Service focused on adding value to their products.
Farmer’s Market members are trained on how to handle produce safely.
Initial Outcome: Residents exhibit in the Home Craft and Garden Show
Indicator: Number and quality of exhibits at the Home Craft and Garden Show
Method: Number of exhibits at the Home Craft and Garden Show
Timeline: July
Initial Outcome: Youth apply skills learned in 4-H in other activities at home, school and in the community by demonstrating leadership, teamwork and communication as well as setting and achieving goals.
Indicator: Number of youth volunteering in the community, participating in community events, and entering items in the Anderson County 4-H Fair Day.
Method: Observation of 4-H project work, 4-H Common Measures evaluations, and county fair entry records.
Timeline:Ongoing for project observations, July for County Fair entries
Initial Outcome: Farmers add value to their products and will develop new marketing outlets.
Indicator: Increased number of participants in farmer’s markets, auctions, and contracts
Method: Survey farmer’s market managers and talk to growers
Timeline: yearly
Audience: Youth Ages 5-18, adult exhibitors
Project or Activity: Home Craft and Garden Show and 4-H Fair Day
Content or Curriculum: 4-H Curriculum an Fair Rules
Inputs: Volunteer time, space, awards, premiums, show tools, others as needed
Date: July each Year
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