Success Stories

UK Engagement Academy comes to Harrison County

Author: Jessica Hopkins

Major Program: Build Engaged and Empowered Communities – General

           Extension success is measured, in part, by its collaborative efforts with community leaders, other entities, and stakeholders. What’s been a major component in Extension’s purpose for years, but being emphasized now more than ever, is the Extension’s ability to partner and share resources with other efforts in the community to meet needs and increase quality of life. A tremendous honor was held by Harrison County Extension when the Regio

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UK Engagement Academy comes to Harrison County

Author: Shelley Meyer

Major Program: Build Engaged and Empowered Communities – General

Extension success is measured, in part, by its collaborative efforts with community leaders, other entities, and stakeholders. What’s been a major component in Extension’s purpose for years, but being emphasized now more than ever, is the Extension’s ability to partner and share resources with other efforts in the community to meet needs and increase quality of life. A tremendous honor was held by Harrison County Extension when the Regional Director for area C4, recommended the

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Giant Pumpkin Contest

Author: Jessica Hopkins

Major Program: Build Engaged and Empowered Communities – General

Harrison County and Cynthiana is considered the #1 Fall Destination in Kentucky.  With that title, local businesses decorate storefronts, homes are decorated with skeletons and fall décor, there are events held each weekend through September and October and the Harrison County Extension Office is always looking for ways to participate and make their presence known in the community.After a conversation with the Chamber of Commerce director, a suggestion was made to have a Giant Pumpki

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Giant Pumpkin Contest

Author: Jessica Barnes

Major Program: Build Engaged and Empowered Communities – General

Harrison County and Cynthiana is considered the #1 Fall Destination in Kentucky.  With that title, local businesses decorate storefronts, homes are decorated with skeletons and fall décor, there are events held each weekend through September and October and the Harrison County Extension Office is always looking for ways to participate and make their presence known in the community.After a conversation with the Chamber of Commerce director, a suggestion was made to have a Giant Pumpki

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