Author: Rita Stewart
Major Program: Real Skills for Everyday Life
When we think about estate planning, we most often think of planning for traditional assets like money and property. In today’s digital world, we also need to have a plan for our digital information. This Family and Consumer Sciences Agent taught the Planning Your Digital Estate program in eight counties. Participants increased their understanding of the difference between a traditional estate plan and a digital estate plan, created an inventory of their digital assets, and com
Author: Deborah Shepherd
Twelve participants engaged in educational practice of budgeting food dollar, coupons, store shoppers and sales, label reading, seasonal shopping, price points comparison shopping, meal planning, etc. They participated in education lessons and hands-on shopping experience to put skills into practice. All twelve participants successfully completed the hands-on shopping experience. They made meal plans, shopped sale flyers, utilized coupons and purchased ingredients for a h
Author: Brooke Hogancamp
The quality of the home environment is a situation through which income may alter child development. The home environment entails: emotional warmth displayed by parents while interacting with their children; provision of stimulating and learning experiences in the home; and physical surroundings, such as safety of play areas and cleanliness. Financial insecurity can create a situation in which children become less likely to be raised in emotionally, cognitively, and physically enriching environm
Author: Keenan Bishop
A youth minister at a downtown African American church raises and train horses here. He regularly employs and mentors young men from the "inner city" on his farm that otherwise would not have an opportunity to learn a good work ethic and social skills. During a farm visit he shared that he also engaged them in community service. We discussed extension events such as Field Day and other activities where they could volunteer. In 2019 he brought 6 youths to our Farm City Field Day to expe
Author: Melissa Goodman
Real Skills for Real LifeThe consequences of the Great Recession and the extended period of slow economic growth which followed, encouraged Kentuckians to become more aware of their financial situation. Kentucky consistently lags behind other areas of the United States in key household economic indicators, including personal income, the population living below the poverty line, unemployment, and revolving debt. It is important to acknowledge the impact of current economic conditions on family fi
Author: Meagan Klee
With school and classroom structures changing, most high school students are not participating in classes pertaining to home economics, food preparation, budgeting or other life skills classes. Today’s young adults are entering the work force and the real world with limited education on vital everyday skills. Casey County Cooperative Extension Service, in partnership with the Casey County Public Library, Campbellsville University – Liberty, and community members, created a six-p
Author: Donna Fryman
Future leaders of Fleming County took part in a week of discovery through the Community Passport Adventure Camp. Fourteen 4th, 5th and 6th grade youth participated in four full days of activities sponsored by the Fleming County Cooperative Extension Service FCS Advisory Council. Also involved in planning and hosting were Fleming County Chamber of Commerce, Fleming County Tourism, and Discover Flemingsburg, This day camp focused on what makes a county operate smoothly, as well as the perso
Author: Peggy Jones
Adulting Lessons for seniors in High SchoolThe life of the high school senior is full of “adult” decisions: selecting a college, picking a major, choosing a career path, and moving out! Although today’s adolescents are technologically advanced compared to prior generations, they sometimes lack basic practical living skills. After being approached by school officials with this very same concern, the Family Consumer Science Agent and 4-H Youth Development Agent decided
