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





3004 - Economic Development
3004.5) 0

Number of businesses receiving private investment as a result of economic development planning
3004.1) 17

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


Success Stories

Educational Event Provides Economic Boost

Author: Jeremy Williams

Major Program: Economic Development

The Harlan County Extension Agent for Agriculture and Natural Resources worked with Cumberland Tourism (event sponsor), and the Kentucky Division of Mine Safety to develop a training program (Harlan County Safety Days Mine Rescue Contest) for coal miners that participate on mine rescue teams.  The ANR agent directed the event and developed logistics prior to and during the event.   The event, in its 10th year, is provided to coal mining companies that have trained mine rescue teams ava

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