Ballard County CES Program Indicators and Success StoriesJul 1, 2023 - Jun 30, 2024





3015 - Community Leadership Development
3015.15) 44

Number of those reporting new leadership skills improved their businesses or employee management

3015.1) 94

Number of those reporting that their knowledge of leadership has been enhanced

3015.2) 44

Number of those with improved leadership skills

3015.5) 0

Number of those who now serve as a mentor to others

3015.4) 0

Number of participants reporting new leadership roles and leadership opportunities

3015.3) 44

Number of those reporting more confidence in their leadership skills

3015.7) 44

Number of those who are comfortable addressing community issues through local leadership

3015.8) 30

Number of those who take time to recruit and engage people to undertake community projects

3015.6) 44

Number of individuals who are comfortable identifying community problems



Success Stories

Women in Ag Seminar 2023

Author: Sarah Drysdale

Major Program: Community Leadership Development

Women in Ag Seminar 2023

On the average 76 % of all the land in the four river counties is in crop production.  Three of the four counties Ballard, Carlisle, and Fulton County have over 33 million in average crop sales.  Hickman County sells over 56 million in crop sales.  In all four counties, there is an average of 24.75% female farm operators.  Our program this year for the Women in Ag Conference was to concentrate on Women’s Leadership in Agriculture-presented by Dr. Kristie Guffey.  J

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Leadership Paducah Etiquette Lesson

Author: Sarah Drysdale

Major Program: Community Leadership Development

Leadership Paducah Etiquette Lesson

Ballard County FCS agent graduated from the inaugural Leadership West Kentucky class in May of 2023. Head Coordinator for Leadership West Kentucky was Mrs. Sandra Wilson. She is also the coordinator for Leadership Paducah, she had asked Ballard County FCS agent if she would be an informational session over Manners and Etiquette to Leadership Paducah class 37 in September of 2023. Research shows that manners and etiquette are important and beneficial especially as we interact and build strong rel

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2024 Leadership Ballard Class Manners and Etiquette

Author: Sarah Drysdale

Major Program: Community Leadership Development

2024 Leadership Ballard Class Manners and Etiquette

The Leadership Ballard Program is a partnership between the Ballard County Middle School and Extension Office. For school year 2022-2023 Leadership Ballard had eighteen students that were peer-elected to take part in the program. For the 2023-2024, school year students had to submit an application to be accepted into the program. There are thirty-three students in the Leadership Ballard Program this year. Throughout the year, they have lessons on Team Building, Communications, Leadership Styles,

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