Extension
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| 2091 - Build Engaged and Empowered Communities – General | ||
|---|---|---|
| 2091.1) | 89 |
Number of Extension empowered individuals engaged in coalitions or organizations to address a significant community issue |
Author: Luciana Hockersmith
Major Program: Build Engaged and Empowered Communities – General
Given the pandemic circumstances that prevented Extension Offices from holding in-person meetings, the Mercer County Interagency Council had been unable to meet for four months since the Mercer County office hosted the regular monthly meeting. In July, the Extension Agent for Family & Consumer Sciences offered to host the meetings via Zoom. The first virtual meeting was held in August with over 25 participants; subsequent monthly meetings have been facilitated by the FCS Agent an
Author: Luciana Hockersmith
Major Program: Build Engaged and Empowered Communities – General
Despite global pandemic circumstances, Mercer County Cooperative Extension Agents and staff continued the collaborations with Mercer County Fair & Horse Show Board and Mercer County FFA to develop plans to continue with its long standing, rich tradition of the county fair. Extension Agents worked diligently with the Mercer County Health Department and Mercer County Judge Executive to develop a plan approved to hold Open Class and 4-H Floral Hall events, as well as Livestock Shows (Beef
Author: Luciana Hockersmith
Major Program: Build Engaged and Empowered Communities – General
According to 2010 US Census Bureau statistics, the racial makeup of Mercer County is estimated to be 91.9% white, 3.5% black, 2.4% latino, 0.4% asian and 2% or less of american indian or alaskan native , native hawaiian or pacific islander. These numbers indicate that Mercer County, in terms of racial diversity, is recognizably behind the state averages. With limitations on racial diversity, the Mercer County Cooperative Extension Service in collaboration with more than 20 local businesses
Author: Jessica Bessin
Major Program: Build Engaged and Empowered Communities – General
Despite global pandemic circumstances, Mercer County Cooperative Extension Agents and staff continued the collaborations with Mercer County Fair & Horse Show Board and Mercer County FFA to develop plans to continue with its long standing, rich tradition of the county fair. Extension Agents worked diligently with the Mercer County Health Department and Mercer County Judge Executive to develop a plan approved to hold Open Class and 4-H Floral Hall events, as well as Livestock Shows. &nbs
