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Leadership Boyle County Ag Day

Author: Alethea Price

Major Program: Build Engaged and Empowered Communities – General

Boyle county is a growing community in terms of population and industries. From 2020 to 2025 Boyle County's population is expected to grow 2.2% according to a recent population projection by Kentucky State Data Center. The Boyle County Chamber of Commerce annual leadership program introduces participants to many different industries in the county through site visits with local professionals. With new professionals moving into the county this program lets participants learn the industries pre

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Wayne County Reads

Author: Deborah Shepherd

Major Program: Build Engaged and Empowered Communities – General

Illiteracy and the lack of books in the home is a concern in Wayne County.  The local Public Library was destroyed by massive flooding and was closed for several months greatly limiting the communities access to free books.The Family and Consumer Sciences Agent recruited volunteers to build outdoor book cases located at the Extension Office.  Extension Homemaker volunteers painted the book cases with artistic flair.  Extension Homemakers and local community members quickly filled

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Agricultural Adventure Day

Author: Alivia Faris

Major Program: Build Engaged and Empowered Communities – General

Scott County elementary students had the unique opportunity to connect with Kentucky agriculture during Ag Adventure Day, a one-day educational event designed to introduce young learners to the impact of agriculture on their daily lives. The program welcomed more than 700 students from all elementary schools across the county.With the support of nearly 30 agriculture-related businesses and nonprofit organizations, students explored a wide range of topics including food production, animal science

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Recycling Education

Author: Kenna Knight

Major Program: Build Engaged and Empowered Communities – General

Impact Statement: Recycling Program EnhancementThe Pendleton County Extension Office offered an enhanced recycling program educational effort and drive aimed to encourage more frequent recycling of new items and promote additional sustainable practices within the community.Quantitative results in a follow evaluation and through observation led to our recycling bin having to double it’s service to empty.  99 % of participants have recycling new items.  25 % just started to partici

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Madison County Home, Farm, And Garden Expo

Author: Jessica Hunley

Major Program: Build Engaged and Empowered Communities – General

Madison County Extension Agents want and need to bring attention and awareness to the local community to keep Extension from being the "Best Kept Secret." Madison County Extension Council decided to host an event that will help bring attention and awareness to the unique resources available through the Madison County Extension Office.The Madison County Extension Home, Farm, and Garden Expo utilized various venues for outreach to share about the event including billboards, radio announc

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Introduction to Self Defense Workshop

Author: Keller

Major Program: Build Engaged and Empowered Communities – General

Based on feedback from community members, self defense is a topic many have interest in for practical reasons.  This introductory program developed by Mike Keller (Hickman Co FCS) in conjunction with community partners gives a general overview of self defense terminology and perceptions, while giving historical examples and backgrounds of martial arts practices.  Following the speaking portion, participants were given an opportunity to try some of the basic moves intended for separatio

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Lincoln County Gardening Community Outrach

Author: Jody Paver

Major Program: Build Engaged and Empowered Communities – General

FCS, 4-H, and AG programs have worked collaboratively with the community garden at the Lincoln County Health Department and the on site Outdoor Garden Classroom at the Lincoln County Extension Office.  The garden was used as a teaching garden and allowed 4-H families, and FCS families and seniors involved in the construction of the beds, the filling with dirt, planting, and sustaining the garden.  The SNAP Gardening publications were used along with the Healthy Choices Curriculum, Savo

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Craig Wood, Ph.D
Acting Associate Dean & Director
UK Cooperative Extension Service

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Craig Wood, Ph.D
Acting Associate Dean & Director
UK Cooperative Extension Service

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