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





3016 - Community Engagement
3016.1) 43

Number of participants reporting new leadership roles and leadership opportunities

3016.2) 15

Number of those who now serve as a mentor to others

3016.4) 34

Number of those who are comfortable addressing community issues through local leadership

3016.3) 34

Number of individuals who are comfortable identifying community problems

3016.5) 34

Number of those who take time to recruit and engage people to undertake community projects

3016.15) 4

Number of new groups/networks/coalitions formed through agreement or formal arrangement



Success Stories

UK Engagement Academy Visits Harrison County

Author: Shannon Farrell

Major Program: Community Engagement

UK Engagement Academy Visits Harrison County

UK Engagement Academy comes to Harrison County            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

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Giant Pumpkin Contest

Author: Shelley Meyer

Major Program: Community Engagement

Giant Pumpkin Contest

The problemHarrison 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.The educational program responseAfter a conversation with the Chamber of Commerce director, a

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