Shelby County CES Program Indicators and Success StoriesJul 1, 2018 - Jun 30, 2019





2005 - Empowering Community Leaders (general)
2005.6) 0

Number of Extension empowered individuals organizing new coalitions or organizations to address a significant community issue

2005.7) 0

Number of community problems resolved through actively engaged local leaders

2005.5) 5

Number of Extension empowered individuals engaged in existing coalitions or organizations to address a significant community issue

2005.4) 15

Number of individuals addressing community problems by assessing community needs, developing and implementing solutions

2005.3) 33

Number of individuals who use communication, problem solving or group process skills to address organizational issues and need

2005.2) 61

Number of individuals who practice personal and interpersonal leadership skills in clubs, schools and community outreach

2005.1) 77

Number of individuals reporting improved knowledge, opinions, skills, and/or aspirations (personal and interpersonal leadership, organizational leadership, community leadership, public policy/governmental process, etc.)



Success Stories

Horticulture and Agriculture Advisory Council Expands Reach

Author: Corinne Belton

Major Program: Empowering Community Leaders (general)

Current Extension agriculture programming in Shelby County seeks to enhance the sustainability of agriculture as it faces continued challenges of a growing urban-rural interface. In order to facilitate this goal, expansion of the volunteer base and maintenance of a formal council has been and will continue to be imperative to the success of the Extension agriculture and horticulture programs. Active involvement of local citizens via a thriving advisory council and functional committee system gui

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