Breathitt County CES

Title:

Developing Leaders through Agriculture

MAP:

Leadership in Agriculture

Agents Involved:

Ty Back

MAJOR PROGRAM 1:

Equine

MAJOR PROGRAM 2:

Community Engagement

MAJOR PROGRAM 3:

Agritourism Planning

MAJOR PROGRAM 4:

Trail Design

Situation:

Building the leadership base in a community is a key to the success of a community.  Leaders can emerge from any realm of society.  Many Breathitt County residents share an interest in horsemanship.  Through the formation of a local Horsemen's Association, leadership opportunities will arise for those with that interest.

Long-Term Outcomes:

Eastern Breathitt County will have a marked trail system where users can ride year round.

Intermediate Outcomes:

The local Horsemen's Association will host a trail ride in Breathitt County

Initial Outcomes:

A local Horsemen's Association will be formed.

Evaluation:

Initial Outcome: Formation of the Breathitt County Horsemen's Association

Indicator: Association is formed; Officers elected; By-laws Adopted

Method: Face to face meetings

Timeline: Spring 2017

Intermediate Outcome: The local Horsemen's Association will host a trail ride in Breathitt County

Indicator: Attendance at trail ride

Method: Planning meetings monthly

Timeline: Spring 2017

Long-term Outcome: A trail system in Eastern Breathitt County

Indicator: Marked trails for horsemen; Horsemen from other parts of the state coming in to ride the trails

Method: Survey of trail usage

Timeline:2017-19

Learning Opportunities:

Audience: Horsemen's Association

Project or Activity: Leadership

Content or Curriculum: Robert's Rules of Order; Leadership 

Inputs: Agent

Date: Spring 2017

Audience: Horsemen

Project or Activity: Equine Health & Nutrition

Content or Curriculum: Equine Health Research

Inputs: Specialists; veterinarians; agents

Date: 2017-2019

Audience: Tourists

Project or Activity: Trail Ride

Content or Curriculum: Marked trails; Trail guides

Inputs: Horsemen's Association members; County Officials; City Officials; Agents

Date: 2017-2019