Garrard County CES Program Indicators and Success StoriesJul 1, 2024 - Jun 30, 2025
| 3016 - Community Engagement | ||
|---|---|---|
| 3016.15) | 1 |
Number of new groups/networks/coalitions formed through agreement or formal arrangement |
| 3016.5) | 0 |
Number of those who take time to recruit and engage people to undertake community projects |
| 3016.4) | 0 |
Number of those who are comfortable addressing community issues through local leadership |
| 3016.2) | 0 |
Number of those who now serve as a mentor to others |
| 3016.1) | 0 |
Number of participants reporting new leadership roles and leadership opportunities |
| 3016.3) | 0 |
Number of individuals who are comfortable identifying community problems |
Success Stories
A Blossoming FCS Program in Garrard County
Author: Kayla Lunsford
Major Program: Community Engagement
Due in part to the COVID-19 Pandemic and because of a position vacancy, Garrard County’s FCS program was experiencing somewhat of a slump in educational classes and attendance. 1 homemaker club continued to meet and most classes that were once full of excited participants had all but vanished. The goal of the FCS Agent the last 2 years was to revitalize this program and bring people back into the office, new and old. In the past year and a half, large accomplishments have been made i
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Campfire Cooking
Author: Eric Comley
Major Program: Community Engagement
In a September 2024 online article by the American Red Cross, 11 survival skills were detailed in an effort to help people become more prepared for a situation that demands basic skills and minimal preparation to stay alive (https://www.redcross.org/take-a-class/resources/articles/11-survival-skills-to-know). Articles, like this one, are the result of a movement for people to become more self-reliant and an increase in outdoor recreation participation (https://outdoorindustry.org/press-release/o
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