Barren County CES Program Indicators and Success StoriesJul 1, 2018 - Jun 30, 2019





1061 - Sustainable Agriculture
1061.2) 299

Number of producers that implemented sustainable practices as a result of participating in Extension programs

1061.1) 299

Number of those indicating an increased awareness of sustainable agriculture practices



Success Stories

Get the Scoop Radio Show Reaches New Extension Clientele in South Central Kentucky

Author: Christopher Schalk

Major Program: Sustainable Agriculture

In an effort to reach more Kentucky residents about the mission of the University of Kentucky Cooperative Extension Service, the Agriculture and Horticulture Extension Agents created a new educational program. In the fall of 2016, a member of the Barren County Extension Council and account manager for the local radio station, WGGC, approached agents about the possibility of developing a radio show. Each show would last 5 minutes in length and give listeners a daily dose of timely research-based

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