Butler County CES Program Indicators and Success StoriesJul 1, 2019 - Jun 30, 2020





2005 - Empowering Community Leaders (general)
2005.5) 12

Number of Extension empowered individuals engaged in existing coalitions or organizations to address a significant community issue

2005.4) 6

Number of individuals addressing community problems by assessing community needs, developing and implementing solutions

2005.3) 35

Number of individuals who use communication, problem solving or group process skills to address organizational issues and need

2005.2) 33

Number of individuals who practice personal and interpersonal leadership skills in clubs, schools and community outreach

2005.1) 35

Number of individuals reporting improved knowledge, opinions, skills, and/or aspirations (personal and interpersonal leadership, organizational leadership, community leadership, public policy/governmental process, etc.)

2005.6) 4

Number of Extension empowered individuals organizing new coalitions or organizations to address a significant community issue

2005.7) 2

Number of community problems resolved through actively engaged local leaders



Success Stories

Rural Development in Butler County

Author: Gregory Drake

Major Program: Empowering Community Leaders (general)

The Butler County Extension Council has identified community and economic development as an important issue for the extension service.  The 5 Rural Development clubs functioning here are a great example of a program that works to address rural issues.  Rural Development was started by the extension service in the 1950’s.  It has been leader led and successful ever since.   The Rural Development Program in Butler County has beef functioning for 62 consecutive years. &nbs

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