Franklin County CES Program Indicators and Success StoriesJul 1, 2023 - Jun 30, 2024





1086 - Community Vitality and Leadership - ANR
1086.1) 0

Number of individuals that take on formal or informal leadership roles as a result of participation in an Extension leadership program
1086.2) 0

Number of strategies adopted and implemented to improve the community
1086.3) 5

Number of empowered individuals engaged in coalitions or organizations to address a significant community issue
1086.4) 5

Number of volunteers addressing community issues by assessing needs, developing programs and/or implementing solutions


Success Stories

UK and KSU Community Out Reach

Author: Austin Brewer

Major Program: Community Vitality and Leadership - ANR

In Franklin County, Kentucky, the arrival of Halloween were often accompanied by anxieties for parents. The educational value was absent and safety concerns were presented by most families in the case of traditional trick or treating. Realizing that there was a gap, the UK Franklin County 4-H Program along with the Kentucky State 4-H Program and Kentucky State University planned a mission to tailor the Halloween celebrations into an educational opportunity through the Halloween Extravaganza.The

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