Extension
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| 3004 - Economic Development | ||
|---|---|---|
| 3004.1) | 2 |
Number of businesses reached through Extension programming |
| 3004.2) | 0 |
Number of businesses implementing economic development plans |
| 3004.3) | 0 |
Number of economic development-related projects/plans created with Extension’s assistance |
Author: Jeremy Williams
Major Program: Economic Development
In fall of 2010, Harlan County Extension Agent for Agriculture and Natural Resources, along with the Cumberland Tourist Commission, community members, coal mining company officials and coal mining enforcement agency officials met to discuss a training program (Harlan County Safety Days) for coal miners in the region. A need that was identified was to hold a Mine Rescue Training event for coal company mine rescue teams in the immediate area and surrounding states. Per federal law
