Extension
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| 3016 - Community Engagement | ||
|---|---|---|
| 3016.1) | 19 |
Number of those currently serving in a leadership role |
| 3016.2) | 2 |
Number of those who now serve as a mentor to others |
| 3016.3) | 15 |
Number of individuals who are comfortable identifying community problems |
| 3016.4) | 19 |
Number of those who are comfortable addressing community issues through local leadership |
| 3016.5) | 6 |
Number of those who take time to recruit and engage people to undertake community projects |
Author: John Fourqurean
Major Program: Community Engagement
The year, 2020, may be the year no one ever forgets. COVID-19 is likely to be etched in the minds of Kentuckians for the rest of their lives. The University of Kentucky Cooperative Extension Service has had to completely revamp the way it provides education to all of Extension’s clientele. Drop boxes were made, grab and go kits became very popular, Facebook was now an educational portal to all local clientele and Zoom trainings/meetings were now the norm not the exception. The McLean Count
Author: Lindsey Alvey
Major Program: Community Engagement
The year, 2020, may be the year no one ever forgets. COVID-19 is likely to be etched in the minds of Kentuckians for the rest of their lives. The University of Kentucky Cooperative Extension Service has had to completely revamp the way it provides education to all of Extension’s clientele. Drop boxes were made, grab and go kits became very popular, Facebook was now an educational portal to all local clientele and Zoom trainings/meetings were now the norm not the exception. The McLean Count
Author: Amanda Dame
Major Program: Community Engagement
According to the 2018 Annual SNAP-Ed Report for Kentucky, at least one out of 3 Kentucky children are overweight or obese. Nearly half of Kentucky children consume fruits less than once daily, well below the 1½ to 2 cups daily recommended by USDA MyPlate. Children who consume low amounts of fruits and vegetables are at greater risk for many nutrition related health problems. According to the Centers for Disease Control,” eating a diet rich in fruits and vegetables daily ca
Author: John Fourqurean
Major Program: Community Engagement
In 2019-2020 fiscal year the McLean County Extension Service embarked on a journey of monumental proportion. As the McLean County District Board members were holding a planning session for the year, a project to improve the McLean County Extension facilities at Myer Creek Park were discussed. This ANR Agent along with the McLean County District Board decided to apply, with the help of the McLean County Fair Board, for funds available through the Kentucky Department of Agriculture County Fair pro
