Extension
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| 1084 - Agriculture and Extension Leadership Development | ||
|---|---|---|
| 1084.1) | 118 |
Number of clientele increasing agriculture awareness due to Extension Programming |
| 1084.2) | 0 |
Number of clients trained in agricultural leadership development |
| 1084.3) | 38 |
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) | 13 |
Number of clients who advocated for agriculture and/or environmental issues locally |
| 1084.6) | 2 |
Number of clients who shared information about agriculture and/or environmental issues with elected officials |
| 1084.8) | 4 |
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: Eric Baker
Major Program: Agriculture and Extension Leadership Development
After three major winter storms in late February and heavy rains through March 1st, Estill County experienced historic flooding along the Kentucky River and tributaries. Flood stage topped 41.1 feet which shattered the longstanding 1939 record of 39.4 feet. Access to the City of Irvine was lost due to flooded roads. At least 200 homes sustained damage and hundreds of acres of farms were flooded. Farm losses included livestock, equipment, vehicles, hay, fences, and other farm supplies. In additio
