Author: Omolola Adedokun
Major Program: Staff Development
An internal review of data in the Kentucky Reporting System (KERS) revealed that only 3% of a random sample of 200 success stories submitted by UK Extension agents and specialists/faculty reported program outcomes and impact (i.e., credible evidence of how an Extension program has made the lives or situations of individuals or communities better). To address this challenge, the Success Story Submission Form in KERS was redesigned to better align with best practices for evaluation reporting and t
Extension excels at working across program areas and disciplinary boundaries to address the complex and overlapping issues of substance use recovery and mental wellbeing. However, evaluation of the collective impact of these concerted programmatic initiatives remains a persistent challenge for Extension. In Kentucky, the 2019 statewide community assessment identified substance use and mental health (hereafter, SUMH) as priority issues requiring immediate Extension programmatic efforts. Four year
Author: Jamie Dockery
The C1 and C2 County Extension Agents for Horticulture, in partnership with the University of Kentucky College of Agriculture, Food, and Environment, recently hosted a successful statewide in-service training for horticulture agents. This event, held on September 10-11, 2024, in Lexington, Kentucky, brought together a diverse group of agents and specialists from across the state to share knowledge, network, and learn about the latest developments in horticulture.The training was designed to prov
Author: Anthony Tackett
Describe the Issue or SituationThe Kentucky Cooperative Extension Service sought to enhance the knowledge and skills of horticulture agents across the state to better serve their communities. This was achieved through a statewide in-service training that focused on the latest developments in horticulture, including new research findings, pest and disease management strategies, sustainable gardening practices, and emerging trends in the industry.Describe the Outreach or Educational Program Respon
