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Wolfe County CES

Title:
Community Advancement
MAP:
Emprowering Communty Leaders
Agents Involved:
Heather Graham, Jessica Morris
MAJOR PROGRAM 1:
Community Engagement
MAJOR PROGRAM 2:
Community Analysis
MAJOR PROGRAM 3:
Building Healthy Coalitions
MAJOR PROGRAM 4:
Substance Use Prevention and Recovery General
Situation:

The Kentucky Extension Community Assessment Report for Wolfe County indicates that improvements in jobs, infrastructure, and community vitality are top priorities. Creating a culture of individuals giving back to their community through leadership roles serves a multi-purpose process of personal growth, community engagement, and helps to ensure a new generation of involved citizens. With unemployment rates of 7.7% and escalating poverty concerns (57.6% below poverty level), providing youth and adults these valuable skills and attitudes can break negative generational patterns and prepare them to assume leadership roles both today and tomorrow. Through the efforts of Extension, Wolfe County citizens will be better equipped to understand family and community issues and take ownership of implementing local solutions. 

Long-Term Outcomes:
  • More qualified leaders to prepare community for future
  • Strong and diverse local food systems are integrated into community development efforts
  • Enhancement of economic and ecological sustainability for farmers and homeowners within the community
  • More effective employees and community leaders

Intermediate Outcomes:
Initial Outcomes:
Evaluation:

Outcome: Increased aspirations to create community change through actions, attitudes, and leadership

Indicator:  Number of individuals reporting improved knowledge, opinions, skills, and/or aspirations

Method:  Self report survey

Timeline: Pre-post implementing curricula or program


Outcome: Increased awareness and access to local foods among general public

Indicator:  Number of residents reporting an increase in accessing fresh, local foods

Method:  Self report survey

Timeline: Pre-post implementing curricula or program


Outcome: Increased practices to sustain or improve natural resources on farms and in homes

Indicator: Number of those indicating an increased awareness of sustainable agriculture practices

Method:  Self report survey

Timeline:  Pre-post implementing curricula or program


Outcome: Improved workforce communication and networking skills

Indicator: Number of individuals reporting increased levels of confidence in the area: verbal, written, and electronic communication practices; participating in productive business conversation

Method:  Self report survey

Timeline:  Pre-post implementing curricula or program


Learning Opportunities:

Audience: Community Leaders 

 

Project or Activity: Leadership Development 

Content or Curriculum: Kentucky Extension Leadership Development Program 

Inputs: Efforts from agents, Extension Councils 

Date: ONGOING

 

Project or Activity: Emergency Management & Preparedness  

Content or Curriculum: Farm Management Economics and Policy programs, Family Development programs, Financial Education programs, Food Preparation and Preservation programs, Nutrition and Food System programs, Volunteer Development programs, Farm & Home Safety Programs, Civic Engagement programs, and Health Programs 

Inputs: Efforts from Agents, Extension Specialists and publications, community partners

Date: Ongoing 
  
 

Audience: Community 

 
 
Project or Activity: Local Foods and Art 

Content or Curriculum: Marketing programs, Farmers’ Market programs, value added programs, grape/wine production, sheep/goat production, honeybee programs, and community park development 

Inputs: Efforts from Agents, Kentucky Department of Agriculture, Farmers/Producers, Extension Specialists, publications, and various community agencies 

Date: Farmers’ Market programs – ONGOING, Community Park Development GOING

 
  

Project or Activity: Workforce Readiness 

Content or Curriculum: Resume building, interview skills, Community Closet 

Inputs: Efforts from Agents, Adult Education, Public Library, Catholic Church 

Date: Ongoing projects throughout the year 

 
  

Project or Activity: Natural Resource Sustainability 

Content or Curriculum: Ag water quality plan, backyard and urban streams, proper use and disposal of pesticide/ herbicide/ fertilizer, putting BMPs into use, woodland management, invasive plant, disease, and insect ID and control 

Inputs: Efforts from Agents, Extension Specialists and publications 

Date: Ongoing projects throughout the year 

 

Audience: Youth 

  

Project or Activity: Leadership Development 

Content or Curriculum: 4-H Teen Leadership Academy, Issues Conference, Teen Conference, 4-H Teen Summit, 4-H Camp 

Inputs: Efforts of Agents, Extension Staff, State Staff, School System; Promotion Through website, newspapers, newsletters, school promotion, social media 

Date: Ongoing projects throughout the year 

 
  

Project or Activity: Workforce Readiness 

Content or Curriculum: Resume building, interview skills, Community Closet, Speeches and Demonstrations, Agriculture Awareness Series, Reality Store, Dollars and Sense 

Inputs: Efforts of Agents, Extension Staff, State Staff, School System; Promotion Through website, newspapers, newsletters, school promotion, social media 

Date: Ongoing projects throughout the year 


Reviewed: JLM 05/01/2023



Success Stories

2023 Success Story: Farm & Home Safety Day

Author: Darian Creech

Major Program: Food Preparation and Preservation

Farming is one of the most dangerous occupations in the world. Where there is a farm, there is always a home nearby. Farm and home safety is often overlooked even though it is a key component to success.  Breathitt Co and Wolfe Co ANR and FCS Agents as well as Farm Bureaus collaborated for a joint Safety Program.  The Field Day was held at the UK Robinson Center for Appalachian Resources Sustainability in Breathitt County. New this year, participants had the option to select which

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2024 Success Story: Holiday Road Show

Author: Darian Creech

Major Program: Financial Education - General

Success Story: The Holiday Road ShowThe Problem: In the Quicksand Area, many families struggled with financial strain during the holiday season. The pressure to host elaborate meals and decorate homes often led to overspending, exacerbating financial stress for already vulnerable households.The Educational Program Response: To address this issue, the Quicksand Area Agents developed the Holiday Road Show, a comprehensive educational program aimed at helping families plan budget-friendly holiday m

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