Environmental StewardshipPlan of Work

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Carroll County CES

Title:
Environmental Stewardship
MAP:
Agriculture Enhancement and Sustainability
Agents Involved:
Joyce Doyle and Maggie Turner
MAJOR PROGRAM 1:
Water and Soil Quality and Conservation
MAJOR PROGRAM 2:
Integrated Pest Management
MAJOR PROGRAM 3:
Agriculture & Natural Resources
MAJOR PROGRAM 4:
Substance Use and Mental Health – 4-H Youth Development
Situation:

The quality and health of water and soil, along with compliance of chemical use, is vital for agriculture.  Non-compliance can impact eligibility for cost share and/or federal funding, result in legal ramification, and loss of business.

Kentucky has over 90,000 miles of streams and rivers. Many of these stream miles are impaired by pollution such as sediment, bacteria, and excess nutrients. Urban areas, agricultural areas, and construction sites are examples of sources of these pollutants. Landowners are often confused about how to manage challenges associated with streams on their property. Regulatory restrictions concerning stream maintenance can be confusing and many streams are subject to increased erosion, scoured streambanks, and pollution from adjacent land uses.

According to the 2019 Carroll County Community Assessment, the top priority in Agriculture & Environment was less illegal dumping and littering, which can impact pollution.  Members of the Carroll County Agricultural Development Council agreed this topic was an area of focus for Extension Programming in Environmental Stewardship.

Long-Term Outcomes:
Intermediate Outcomes:
Initial Outcomes:
Evaluation:

Outcome:  

Long-term

Indicator:

Producers, landowners, and residents put best management practices into place.  Number of youth completed 4-H natural resources projects in the community.

Method:

Surveys of producers, landowners, and residents.   Follow-up surveys with youth. 

Timeline:

2 – 4 years


Outcome:

Intermediate

Indicator:

Increase in number of Private Applicator Pesticide Trainings, Kentucky Agriculture Water Quality Plans, and Kentucky Nutrient Management Plans completed.   Number of youth who adopted best management practices in 4-H Natural Resources.

Method:

Monthly statistics.  Surveys of 4-H Members in Natural Resources.

Timeline:

1 – 1 ½ years


Outcome:

Initial

Indicator:

Increase in knowledge gained during programs and activities.

Method:

Surveys and evaluations of program participants.

Timeline:

6 months – 2 years

Learning Opportunities:

Audience:

Carroll County Producers and Landowners

Project or Activity:

Kentucky Ag Water Quality Plan

Content or Curriculum:

Encourage all producers to have an up-to-date and complete KYAWQ Plan on file with the Carroll County Conservation District.

Inputs:

Extension Agents, Staff Assistant, Carroll County Conservation District, KYAWQ Plan website, Extension resources (publications), Time

Date:

All throughout the year


Audience:

Carroll County Producers, Landowners, and Residents

Activity:

Private Pesticide Applicator Training and Certification

Content or Curriculum:

UK Private Pesticide Applicator Certification Program

Inputs:

Extension Agent, Staff Assistant, Extension resources (publications, factsheets, etc.), Equipment (Soil probes, etc.), Time

Date:

February/March 2023

February/March 2024


Audience:

Carroll County Producers, Landowners, and Residents

Activity:

Kentucky Nutrient Management Plan Workshop

Content or Curriculum:

ID-211: Kentucky Nutrient Management Planning Guidelines (KyNMP)

Inputs:

Extension Agent, Staff Assistant, UK Specialists, Extension resources (publications, factsheets, etc.), Time

Date:

Fall 2023


Audience:

Carroll County Youth

Activity:

Electricity

Content or Curriculum:

Snap Circuit Kits, 4-H Wire It Up Curriculum

Inputs:

Extension Agent, Staff Assistant, Volunteers, Extension resources (publications, factsheets, etc.), Time, Money

Date:

October 2022

April 2023

October 2023

April 2024


Audience:

Carroll County Youth

Activity:

4-H Wood Science

Content or Curriculum:

Forestry Publications.

Inputs:

Extension Agent, Staff Assistant, Volunteers, Time, Money

Date:

Fall 2023-2024


Audience:

Carroll County Youth

Activity:

4-H Shooting Sports

Content or Curriculum:

Shooting Sports Policy and Procedures

Inputs:

Extension Agent, Staff Assistant, Volunteers, Parents, Equipment (Firearms, Throwers, Archery Targets, Ammunition), Time, Money

Date:

April – September 2023

April – September 2024


Audience:

Carroll County Youth

Activity:

4-H Camp

Content or Curriculum:

Life skills, survival in the outdoors.

Inputs:

Extension Agent, Extension Staff, Volunteers, Extension resources (publications, factsheets, etc.), Extension 4-H Specialists, 4-H Camping Staff, Money, Time

Date:

Summer 2023

Summer 2024




Success Stories

Growing A Garden

Author: Joyce Doyle

Major Program: Agriculture & Natural Resources

Growing A Garden

When I go into the classroom and ask the students where their food comes from, 90% of the students   answer Kroger or Walmart.  I teach a lot of the ag lessons in my school clubs.   Our District Board purchased land and it was just sitting there not being used, so I ask if I could start a garden club.  So a plot of 100 ft. by 150ft. was prepared to grow a garden.  Carroll County Cattlemen group put a fence around the garden plot.  I held the first meeting with 12 st

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