Extension
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| 1084 - Agriculture and Extension Leadership Development | ||
|---|---|---|
| 1084.1) | 0 |
Number of clientele increasing agriculture awareness due to Extension Programming |
| 1084.2) | 0 |
Number of clients trained in agricultural leadership development |
| 1084.3) | 1104 |
Number of people impacted by Advisory Councils,community organizations, and other volunteers including County Ag Investment Program (CAIP), Chamber of Commerce Ag Committee, farm bureau, county fairs, festivals, etc. |
| 1084.4) | 0 |
Number of clients who shared information learned from Extension about local agriculture and/or environmental issues |
| 1084.5) | 0 |
Number of clients who advocated for agriculture and/or environmental issues locally |
| 1084.6) | 20 |
Number of clients who shared information about agriculture and/or environmental issues with elected officials |
| 1084.8) | 20 |
Number of clients who advocated for agriculture and/or environmental issues to elected officials |
| 1084.9) | 0 |
Number of producers who mentored, advised or assisted new and/or young producers in agriculture |
| 1084.11) | 48 |
Number of people trained by Extension who serve as members/ leaders of advisory councils, community development committees and/or in leadership roles with agriculture organizations |
Author: T. Adam Probst
Major Program: Agriculture and Extension Leadership Development
In 2020, the Woodford County Extension Service took part in a virtual workshop with graduate students in the UK Plant Science Department to discuss how to effectively work with farmers in a consultation/educator role. Nine participants learned more about communication, collaboration, and leadership opportunities in working with farmer clientele. Specifically, the Woodford County Extension Service discussed ways to develop good reputations with farmers, what to do if you don't kno
