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





2056 - Securing Financial Stability (general)
2056.1) 100

Number of those who gained knowledge related to financial management

2056.2) 100

Number of individuals who gained knowledge on how to manage/address current economic events facing myself (as an individual), my family, business or farming operation

2056.3) 0

Number of those who reported being better able to recognize employment opportunities in today’s workforce

2056.4) 0

Number of individuals who made a sound financial decision (regarding credit, budgeting, savings, and debt)

2056.5) 0

Number of those who have successfully completed financial management and/or career readiness programs that will help me set future goals

2056.6) 0

Number who reported increased or maintaining savings or a long term investment/financial plan

2056.7) 0

Number of those who made informed financial decisions regarding their business/farming operation

2056.8) 0

Number of individuals who implemented strategies to avoid breaches in personal or financial security

2056.9) 0

Number of those reporting that their county/community has enhanced its local economic base by creating new or improving existing small businesses

2056.10) 0

Number of individuals who reported that their county/community has implemented strategies to promote vibrant downtowns

2056.11) 0

Number of those reporting that their county/community has become more successful at diversifying its economic base including manufacturing, healthcare, agriculture, and the service sector



Success Stories

Consumer Fraud and Protection

Author: Kelli Bonifer

Major Program: Securing Financial Stability (general)

Consumer Fraud is a continuing problem nationwide. In 2014, the Consumer Sentinel Network received over 2.5 million complaints, not including unwanted phone calls. Identity theft remains the No. 1 consumer complaint area; 13 percent of all consumer complaints were related to identity theft. To educate our communities, the Lake Cumberland Area Extension Agents for Family and Consumer Sciences, asked the Attorney General, Andy Beshear to present an educational program. Over 100 people attended. A

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Electric Pressure Cookers

Author: Kelli Bonifer

Major Program: Securing Financial Stability (general)

According to the Consumer Expenditure Survey, in 2016 American families spent an average of $7,230 on food; 44% was spent on food that was eaten away from home. Using an electric pressure cooker allows home cooks to prepare healthy meals quickly and could reduce the amount of money spent on food eaten away from home.Many electric pressure cookers function as a rice cooker, an electric skillet, a yogurt maker, a steamer and a slow cooker in addition to an electric pressure cooker. There

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