Daviess County CES Program Indicators and Success StoriesJul 1, 2017 - Jun 30, 2018





3011 - Kentucky Extension Leadership Development (KELD)
3011.1) 18

Number of people who reported acquiring new leadership opportunities

3011.2) 18

Number of people who have taken on leadership roles as a result of participating in Extension leadership programs

3011.3) 18

Number of people reporting increased confidence in their leadership abilities



Success Stories

Empowering Local Leaders

Author: Clinton Hardy

Major Program: Kentucky Extension Leadership Development (KELD)

Civic engagement helps create and cultivate vibrant communities. Studies have shown social capital is necessary for effective government and economic development. Social capital are the individuals in a community who engage in the legislative process, serve on local boards and councils, keep aware of news and events, and contribute to ideas and initiatives that are important to the community. Overall in the U.S., social capital has been on the decline. Kentucky ranks 48th in civic heal

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Cooperative Extension Agricultural Leadership Experience

Author: Clinton Hardy

Major Program: Kentucky Extension Leadership Development (KELD)

                Leadership has long been recognized as the reason some communities advance while others struggle to maintain the status quo. The Green River Area counties are home to a large number of engaged and motivated agricultural producers who are recognized as leaders among both their peers and elected officials at the state and national level. This notoriety does not occur overnight. Formal and non-formal education, dissatisfaction with present cir

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Leading Meetings Effectively

Author: Lindsey Dunn

Major Program: Kentucky Extension Leadership Development (KELD)

In January of 2017, the Daviess County Cooperative Extension Service conducted a single session of Leading Meeting Effectively open to local Extension Leadership including District Boar, County Extension Council, and all Program Councils. As a result, outside interest was expressed and the post evaluation of participants showed a desire for a more in-depth series to educate leaders in conducting effective business meetings in our community. The desire found within the community to beco

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