Ballard County CES Program Indicators and Success StoriesJul 1, 2024 - Jun 30, 2025
| 4051 - Leadership | ||
|---|---|---|
| 4051.1) | 65 |
Number of youth who served in a leadership role. |
| 4051.2) | 39 |
Number of youth who worked in a team/group to accomplish a common task or goal. |
| 4051.3) | 39 |
Number of youth who understood how their actions impact others. |
| 4051.4) | 4 |
Number of volunteers whose 4-H members served in a leadership role. |
| 4051.5) | 33 |
Number of volunteers whose 4-H members worked in a team / group to accomplish a common task or goal. |
| 4051.6) | 4 |
Number of volunteers whose 4-H members understood how their actions impact others. |
| 4051.100) | 65 |
Number of Youth (5-18) engaged in L & CE 4-H Programming |
| 4051.110) | 4 |
Number of Volunteers (19+) engaged in L & CE 4-H Programming |
Success Stories
Leadership Ballard
Author: Paula Jerrell
Major Program: Leadership
Describe the Issue or Situation.In our small county, we need to continue to develop young leaders for the futureDescribe the Outreach or Educational Program Response (and Partners, if applicable).We partner with local businesses, Chamber of Commerce, school system to recruit participants, secure funds and plan the educational programming for Leadership BallardProvide the Number and Description(s) of Participants/Target Audience.We target the middle school population for applicants. Last years pa
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Stuck In The Middle
Author: Paula Jerrell
Major Program: Leadership
Describe the Issue or Situation.Stuck in the Middle at West Kentucky 4-H Camp is a unique and impactful event designed specifically for middle school youth (6th-8th grade). This event was a success, bringing together young people from 13 counties in Western Kentucky for a weekend of fun, friendship, and growth. With 81 youth participants, 21 teen leaders, and 23 Extension personnel/ adult volunteers in attendance, the program highlighted the importance of social connection, hands-on engagement,
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Four River Counties 4-H Leadership Academy
Author: Paula Jerrell
Major Program: Leadership
Describe the Issue or Situation.The Challenge The Four River Counties—Ballard, Carlisle, Hickman, and Fulton—recognized the need to cultivate young leaders to sustain and grow our agriculture-driven economy. Developing youth leadership in this vital sector is key to future economic development in western Kentucky.Describe the Outreach or Educational Program Response (and Partners, if applicable).Through a partnership with Dr. Tony Brannon and the WAVE Ag Initiative, the counties
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