Extension
It Starts With Us
| 1086 - Community Vitality and Leadership - ANR | ||
|---|---|---|
| 1086.4) | 8 |
Number of volunteers addressing community issues by assessing needs, developing programs and/or implementing solutions |
| 1086.3) | 0 |
Number of empowered individuals engaged in coalitions or organizations to address a significant community issue |
| 1086.2) | 4 |
Number of strategies adopted and implemented to improve the community |
| 1086.1) | 8 |
Number of individuals that take on formal or informal leadership roles as a result of participation in an Extension leadership program |
Author: Lindsay Arthur
Major Program: Community Vitality and Leadership - ANR
I am a dedicated advocate for mental health awareness within the farming community. I believe it is important to recognize that farming is not only physical work but mental as well. I strive to create an open dialogue about these issues and provide resources and tools to strengthen our farmers' resilience. In an effort to combat stigma, to assist in raising awareness and to provide access to resources for farmers, the 2022 Bourbon County Farmer Appreciation event was born. In cooperation wit
Author: Lindsay Arthur
Major Program: Community Vitality and Leadership - ANR
In the middle of National Heart Health Month, amidst the bustling atmosphere of an annual farm machinery auction at the fairgrounds, a unique initiative took place aiming to improve the wellbeing of farmers. Cardiovascular disease is a group of health conditions affecting the heart and blood vessels. According to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), about 1 in 3 deaths that happen in the U.S. every year is due to cardiovascular disease—that's one cardiovascular-re
