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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