Laurel County CES Program Indicators and Success StoriesJul 1, 2019 - Jun 30, 2020





3016 - Community Engagement
3016.1) 45

Number of those currently serving in a leadership role
3016.2) 11

Number of those who now serve as a mentor to others
3016.3) 78

Number of individuals who are comfortable identifying community problems
3016.4) 45

Number of those who are comfortable addressing community issues through local leadership
3016.5) 12

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


Success Stories

Local Agricultural Community Benefits from Extension

Author: Bonnie Sigmon

Major Program: Community Engagement

The annual Farm Industry Tour, organized and hosted by the Laurel County Extension Council, has become one of the most anticipated community events of the year.  The purpose of the tour is to introduce community members to local industries that provide agricultural goods and services, educate participants on new and emerging crops, and encourage them to shop locally.The 2019 tour began at a local farm where 42 people boarded old-fashioned trolleys and several others followed in cars to the

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