Jefferson County CES Program Indicators and Success StoriesJul 1, 2022 - Jun 30, 2023





3016 - Community Engagement
3016.2) 10

Number of those who now serve as a mentor to others

3016.4) 81

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

3016.3) 102

Number of individuals who are comfortable identifying community problems

3016.5) 36

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

3016.15) 4

Number of new groups/networks/coalitions formed through agreement or formal arrangement

3016.1) 14

Number of participants reporting new leadership roles and leadership opportunities



Success Stories

"Is There A Reason To Be Concerned With What’s In My Soil"?

Author: Phillip Long

Major Program: Community Engagement

Since we use these stories as a resource for multiple requests, don’t restrict Success Stories only to traditional Extension appointments and activities. Any accomplishments and efforts that are noteworthy may be included.Many gardeners as well as non-gardeners have the perception that the soil they garden in and allow their children to have access to is safe and free of toxic contaminants. Even some horticulturists are reluctant to accept the fact that many residential and commercial

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More Vacant Lots in Louisville Become Available for Purchase or Lease

Author: Phillip Long

Major Program: Community Engagement

Since we use these stories as a resource for multiple requests, don’t restrict Success Stories only to traditional Extension appointments and activities. Any accomplishments and efforts that are noteworthy may be included.The problemSince 2019, the ag agent in Jefferson County has been involved in an Urban Extension Institute project involving the Louisville Metro Landbank Authority Vacant and Abandoned lots in west and south Louisville neighborhoods. Over 350 vacant lots (without str

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