Author: Levi Berg
Major Program: Community Leadership Development
Extension is the best kept secret" is a phrase every extension employee has heard at one point in time. Clark County Extension decided to try and spread the news about all of the wonderful services extension offers and hopefully reach new people thru a 2023 Fall Fest event. This event was free and open to everyone of all ages. Many steps were made in advertising this event including articles in the local newspaper and shows on local radio. Many activities were offered from fish casting comp
Author: Sarah Congleton
Recognizing the need to take a pro-active approach to building a stronger community, in 1992 the Montgomery County Chamber of Commerce partnered with the Montgomery County Cooperative Extension Service to form Leadership Montgomery County. The goal was to develop a steady stream of emerging leaders from diverse backgrounds that could help shape the future of Mt. Sterling and Montgomery County. The ten-month program was modeled after Leadership Kentucky, by kicking off with a weekend retreat
Author: Anne Stephens
Greenup County has experienced multiple changes in county leadership over the past year. A new judge executive, county attorney, tourism director, mayors and city managers, and a newly designed Chamber of Commerce have all led to new ideas and streamlined projects. Informing new people informed about Extension programming and keeping Extension involved in community partnerships has been a top priority of our office. The Greenup County Extension Office's monthly reports to the Fi
Author: Jessica Marquez
The problem: The FRYSC from Fairdale high school reached out to me regarding wanting to start a career and leadership development program to help students with behavior issues use their voice in a positive manner. Many of the students the FRYSC identified have leadership qualities that they needed help developing and aside from that they were first generation students who needed help deciding what to do after high school. The educational program response: In collaboration with 4H (P. Thomps
Author: Anna Morgan
On the average 76 % of all the land in the four river counties is in crop production. Three of the four counties Ballard, Carlisle, and Fulton County have over 33 million in average crop sales. Hickman County sells over 56 million in crop sales. In all four counties, there is an average of 24.75% female farm operators. Our program this year for the Women in Ag Conference was to concentrate on Women’s Leadership in Agriculture-presented by Dr. Kristie Guffey. J
Author: Chelsea Workman
Each generation is unique from the generation before and after it. These differences are attributed to the different societal influences present during the developmental years. Generational differences can lead to misunderstanding and create conflict at home, work, or in the community. By gaining knowledge of different generations and their characteristics we can develop strong generational relationships and increase opportunities to build strong family, work, and community rel
Author: Sarah Drysdale
The Leadership Ballard Program is a partnership between the Ballard County Middle School and Extension Office. For school year 2022-2023 Leadership Ballard had eighteen students that were peer-elected to take part in the program. For the 2023-2024, school year students had to submit an application to be accepted into the program. There are thirty-three students in the Leadership Ballard Program this year. Throughout the year, they have lessons on Team Building, Communications, Leadership Styles,
Ballard County FCS agent graduated from the inaugural Leadership West Kentucky class in May of 2023. Head Coordinator for Leadership West Kentucky was Mrs. Sandra Wilson. She is also the coordinator for Leadership Paducah, she had asked Ballard County FCS agent if she would be an informational session over Manners and Etiquette to Leadership Paducah class 37 in September of 2023. Research shows that manners and etiquette are important and beneficial especially as we interact and build strong rel
The problemFairdale High School is a school located in the JCPS school district. The school's demographic is made up of 33% Hispanic/Latinx students. The FRYSC at the school reached out to me to see if I could provide some type of programming for Hispanic/Latinx Students at the school. Upon speaking with some students I learned that they had the potential to use their leadership skills in a positive manner but they didn't know how. The needed guidance and also wanted to create a safe spa
