Barren County CES Program Indicators and Success StoriesJul 1, 2022 - Jun 30, 2023
| 1082 - Economic Development and Workforce Preparation - ANR | ||
|---|---|---|
| 1082.1) | 10 |
Number of businesses retained or expanded (including new market opportunities) |
| 1082.2) | 0 |
Number of individuals reporting a new skill to prepare themselves for the workforce |
| 1082.3) | 6 |
Number of business start-ups |
| 1082.4) | 2 |
Number of events providing local entrepreneurship opportunities |
Success Stories
Livestock Evaluation Fosters Critical Thinking Skills
Author: Christopher Schalk
Major Program: Economic Development and Workforce Preparation - ANR
Agents from Allen, Barren, Hart, & Metcalfe counties pulled together to facilitate the 2022 CPC Fall Field Day Livestock Judging Contest. The Celsor & Pedigo families want to expose youth to agriculture and help them develop life skills. The annual livestock judging contest is staple at the Fall Field Day. Over 400 youth from Kentucky and Tennessee participated. Each youth was asked to evaluate 2 classes of breeding heifers, 1 class of breeding ewes, and 1 class
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