Improved home interiors, landscapes, and gardening.Plan of Work

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Livingston County CES

Title:
Improved home interiors, landscapes, and gardening.
MAP:
Health, Wellness, and Quality of Life
Agents Involved:
ANR, 4-H & FCS
MAJOR PROGRAM 1:
Local Food System Development and Mapping
MAJOR PROGRAM 3:
Agriculture
MAJOR PROGRAM 4:
Horticulture, Consumer and Home
Situation:

Weather patterns, economic situations, built and natural environments, and geographic location influence our concerns about issues related to healthy homes and communities. Individuals desire safe homes that promote and support the physical and mental well-being of their families throughout the life cycle. Sustainability and "green living" continue to be lifestyle adaptations that encourage energy conservation, recycling, and support cost effective improvements to our houses, buildings, barns, and farms. Extension has seen increased interest in patrons wanting to know more about energy conservation, budget-friendly home improvements, upcycling, and sustainable environments.

Long-Term Outcomes:

(A) Improve environmental quality in the homes, landscapes, and farms throughout Livingston County

(B) To create safe homes that promote and support the physical and mental well-being of families throughout the life-cycle.

(C) To improve the built and natural environment, which lead to healthy and active lifestyles

(D) Develop consciousness of recycling, reusing, and repurposing.

Intermediate Outcomes:

Homeowners will implement environmentally conscious decision regarding home energy use and conservation practices. Youth will be aware of energy costs and ways to reduce energy usage within the home. Clients will practice going "green' by using natural homemade cleaning products. Community will see increase in recycling terminals and drop-off points. Families will develop and implement a home disaster preparedness plan. Youth will participate in community clean-up efforts.

Initial Outcomes:

Change knowledge, opinions, skills, and/or aspirations in understanding of issues related to: Disaster preparedness, "Going Green", energy and water conservation, or home safety. Homeowners will adopt landscaping practices that can improve the health and appearance of lawn and gardens while protecting and preserving natural resources. Consumers will understand the impact of recycling and repurposing as it directly effects them financially.

Evaluation:

Long Term Outcome: Create safe homes within environments that promote and support the physical and mental well-being of families

Indicator: Number of program participants that suffer less damage or injury during natural disasters

Method: Surveys, observation, FEMA data

Timeline: throughout the year


Intermediate Outcome: Number of program participants who implement one or more practices that will increase home value and/or safety

Method: Survey, post evaluation, energy data

Timeline: 6-12 months following the program


Initial Outcome: Increase knowledge of issues relating to sustainability, green initiatives, and better landscaping practices

Timeline: Immediately following program

Audience: Farm Families

Project or Activity: County Agricultural Field Day – Energy Program Topic

Content or Curriculum: UK Speaker, Displays

Date: Summer


Initial Outcome: Collect and remove rubbish in the community

Timeline: Immediately following program

Audience: 4-H youth and volunteers

Project or Activity: Roadside Clean-up/Ohio River Sweep 

Content or Curriculum: Agent Led/ Ohio River Sweep

Date: Summer


Initial Outcome: Increase knowledge of food production

Timeline: Immediately following program

Audience: 4-H Youth

Project or Activity: Chef Club, Health camps

Content or Curriculum: SNAP Teen Cuisine

Date: School Year/ Summer

Learning Opportunities:

Audience: General public

Activity: Pesticide training

Content: UK curriculum and State AG programming

Inputs: ANR 

Dates: Seasonally


Audience: Homeowners

Activity: Landscape maintenance and gardening

Content or Curriculum: Supplied by agents and specialists

Inputs: ANR

Date: Spring/Fall


Audience: County Youth

Activity: Environmental Day/Day Camps

Content or Curriculum: Natural Resource

Input: 4-H,  ANR, FCS, Fish & Wildlife, Watershed Watch, Soil Conservation, KY Division of Forestry, Corps of Engineers, Local Volunteers

Date: Annually


Audience: County Youth

Activity: Soil Science: Soil Texture & Profile Demonstration

Inputs: 4-H, ANR

Date: Spring


Audience: County Volunteers

Activity: Ohio River Sweep

Inputs:   ANR,& volunteers

Date: Summer


Audience: General public

Activity: Gardening  Series

Content or Curriculum: Various home garden publications/ fertilizer do's and dont's

Input: ANR

Date: Spring and Summer

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