Extension
It Starts With Us
Community and Economic Development
Community and Economic Promotion
Elizabeth Maxedon, Bryce Roberts, Mollie Tichenor
Build Engaged and Empowered Communities – General
Agritourism Planning
Kentucky Extension Leadership Development (KELD)
Community Leadership Development
The Spencer County Extension Council and Agents see the need for new a way to incorporate promotion and development of community and economic growth to the county through a variety of programs that the Extension Service can offer.
Increase community involvement in extension programs and collaborative programs with other agencies and groups in the county. Increase economic net income to residents of Spencer County and increase number of residents shopping local.
Program participants will learn how to manage finances, collaborate with other agencies to promote local retail markets, learning agritourism adventures, and development of local leaders.
Youth will learn how to use basic budgeting skills. Participants will learn about markets to purchase locally grown/made products to help the economy.
Outcome: The number of on farm visits.
Indicator: Increase the number of participants visit local farms.
Method: Observation.
Timeline: July 2024 – June 2025.
Outcome: Participants will use alternative marketing outlets.
Indicator: The number of participants using alternative marketing programs.
Method: Pre and Post surveys/ observation
Timeline: July 2024 – June 2025.
Outcome: Participants will learn how prepare financially for the future.
Indicator: Increase the number financially minded students.
Method: Pre and Post surveys.
Timeline: March 2025 -May 2025.
Audience: Local Producers
Project or Activity: Farmer’s Market (EM, BR, MT)
Content or Curriculum: Farmer’s Market Materials, Master Gardner Materials
Inputs: Family Resource Youth Service Center, Multipurpose Community Action, Spencer County School System, Conservation District, Farm Bureau, Local Producers, Community Members, University of Kentucky Specialists, Farmers Market Committee, Local Businesses and Organizations, Elected Officials, Master Gardner Volunteer.
Date: July 2024 – June 2025.
Project or Activity: Farmer’s Dinner Theatre (EM, BR, MT)
Content or Curriculum: Farmer’s Dinner Theatre Curriculum and Supporting Materials
Inputs: County Extension Council, Local Producers, Louisville Area Cattleman’s, Kentucky Farm Bureau, Spencer County Schools.
Date: January 2025 - February 2025
Audience: Seniors, Adults, and Youth
Project or Activity: Financial Management, Youth CAIP Program (EM, BR, MT)
Content or Curriculum: University of Kentucky financial publications
Inputs: Family Resource Youth Service Center, Multipurpose Community Action, Spencer County School System, Local Producers, Community Members, University of Kentucky Specialists, Farmers Market Committee, Spencer Co. Soil Conservation District
Date: July 2024 - June 2025
Project or Activity: 4-H Reality Store (MT, EM, BR)
Content or Curriculum: Job Preparedness and Financial Awareness
Inputs: Family Resource Youth Service Center, Multipurpose Community Action, Spencer County School System, Community Members, University of Kentucky Specialists, Local Businesses and Organizations, Elected Officials.
Date: August 2024 – May 2025.
Project or Activity: Project Days (MT)
Content or Curriculum: Promote imagination and creativity through projects, community recognition, and County Fair participation.
Inputs: Family Resource Youth Service Center, Spencer County School System, Local Producers, Community Members, Spencer County Fair Board, Local Businesses and Organizations, Elected Officials.
Date: July 2024 - June 2025.
Project or Activity: 100 Year Celebration (BR, MT, EM)
Content or Curriculum: Promote Extension through 100 year celebration that will highlight all Extension programs.
Inputs: Extension Council
Date: October 2024.
