Extension
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| 3015 - Community Leadership Development | ||
|---|---|---|
| 3015.7) | 25 |
Number of those who are comfortable addressing community issues through local leadership |
| 3015.8) | 5 |
Number of those who take time to recruit and engage people to undertake community projects |
| 3015.6) | 25 |
Number of individuals who are comfortable identifying community problems |
| 3015.5) | 5 |
Number of those who now serve as a mentor to others |
| 3015.4) | 25 |
Number of those currently serving in a leadership role |
| 3015.3) | 25 |
Number of those reporting more confidence in their leadership skills |
| 3015.1) | 25 |
Number of those reporting that their knowledge of leadership has been enhanced |
| 3015.2) | 25 |
Number of those with improved leadership skills |
Author: Nick Roy
Major Program: Community Leadership Development
In Adair County, the average age of the farmer continues to increase leaving a short supply of upcoming leaders in agriculture. As part of a grassroots effort, in 2010 the Adair County Cooperative Extension Service collaborated with multiple local agriculture organizations including the Cattleman’s Association, Farm Bureau, Ag Development Council, and Extension Ag Advisory Council to develop a strategy to recruit, develop, and educate young farmers in leadership. The result was the Adair C
