Madison County CES Program Indicators and Success StoriesJul 1, 2024 - Jun 30, 2025
| 3016 - Community Engagement | ||
|---|---|---|
| 3016.15) | 2 |
Number of new groups/networks/coalitions formed through agreement or formal arrangement |
| 3016.5) | 0 |
Number of those who take time to recruit and engage people to undertake community projects |
| 3016.4) | 0 |
Number of those who are comfortable addressing community issues through local leadership |
| 3016.2) | 0 |
Number of those who now serve as a mentor to others |
| 3016.1) | 0 |
Number of participants reporting new leadership roles and leadership opportunities |
| 3016.3) | 0 |
Number of individuals who are comfortable identifying community problems |
Success Stories
2024 Farm City Banquet
Author: Amanda Sears
Major Program: Community Engagement
The face of Kentucky is changing. In the last 20 years the state has lost 17,000 farms and 1.4 million acres of farmland. The population of Madison County, Kentucky in 2022 was 95,187, 14% up from the 83,471 who lived there in 2010. Over time, there is more and more of a disconnect with agriculture. The annual Farm City Banquet held at the Madison County Extension office is a way to unite the increasingly more urban and agricultural communities. The Madison County H
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Home, Farm and Garden Expo
Author: Amanda Sears
Major Program: Community Engagement
“Extension is the best kept secret in the county.” This is a common statement heard after helping clients. The Madison County Extension Council wanted to provide a program that would help the community know more about the programs offered at the Madison County Extension Office.After brainstorming, the Council decided to host a Home, Farm and Garden Expo. The Extension Council and Agents decided to not partner or accept sponsorships from outside groups. They hoped to instead on just E
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