Strengthening Leaders to Expand Community Leadership and Economic Development
Jobs, Infrastructure, and Community Vitality
FCS Agent, 4-H Agent, ANR Agent
Community Strategic Planning
21st Century Skills (Career & Workplace Development)
Kentucky Extension Homemaker Association
Farm Management, Economics and Policy
Union County’s population is 14,505. Prior to COVID-19, the median income was $47,067 and the poverty rate was 16.3% according to SAIPE by the U.S. Census Bureau.. Kindergarten Readiness and 4th grade reading proficiency have improved but are below the state average. 8th grade math proficiency and high school graduation on time have improved and exceed the state average. Severe weather events and the COVID-19 outbreak have shown Union County needs a response plan to various emergencies.
Residents are qualified for good paying jobs with benefits. Extension clients take price in their community. Extension adults and youth serve as leaders in the community, region, and state.
Demonstrate teamwork. Apply leadership skills at activities and community organizations. Engage in community service activities. Adopt habits that contribute to future employability. KEHA members will practice leadership skills in local, areas, regional, and state roles.
Learn communication, leadership, and procedural skills. Demonstrate inclusiveness. Listen to others with different ideas. Identify civic needs. Gain knowledge through annual chair trainings.
Initial Outcome: Develop or enhance leadership skills in youth and adults; number of youth who gained knowledge in communication and leadership skills.
Indicator: 2001.1, 2001.2, 2005.1, 3011.3, 3012.3, 3015.1, 3015.2
Method: 4-H club membership activities, KEHA club membership activities
Timeline: 1 year
Intermediate Outcome: Apply leadership skills in community.
Indicator: 2001.3, 2001.5, 2005.5, 2005.2, 2005.3, 4011.5, 3016.1
Method: Number of youth and adults who serve in leadership roles (local, district, state, or national level), demonstration of skills in Extension and community activities, number of youth and adults who participate in civic activities.
Timeline: 2 years
Long-term Outcome: Community members initiate, conduct, and/or participate in civic projects.
Indicator: 2001.5, 2001.3, 2005.6, 2005.5, 3012.2, 4011.6, 3015.4
Method: Qualitative description of Extension participation, leadership, and benefit to the community.
Timeline: 4 years
Audience: 4- H Members
Project or Activity: Teen Leadership Academy (TLA)
Content or Curriculum: Agent developed
Inputs: Area 4-H agents, leaders, volunteers, 4-H publications and resources
Date: Spring
Project or Activity: 4-H Speeches and Demonstrations
Content or Curriculum: Leadership and volunteer development curriculum
Inputs: UK publications, elementary teachers and administrators
Date: Fall, Spring, Summer
Audience: Extension Sponsored Groups
Project or Activity: Cattlemen's Associations
Content or Curriculum: Master Cattlemen, Master Haymaker, Master Grazer
Inputs: UK publications and specialists, agribusinesses
Date: Winter
Project or Activity: KEHA
Content or Curriculum: KELD curriculum, leader trainings, monthly newsletter, advisory council
Inputs: State leadership, district and state leaders, FCS specialists
Date: On-going
Audience: Community Leaders
Project or Activity: Advisory Councils
Content or Curriculum: KELD curriculum, UK publications
Inputs: UK publications
Date: Monthly