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 announcements, social media videos shared from Extension sources and the local news station, live on-location radio hosting, newspaper articles, newsletter bulletins, and through flyers shared by volunteers across all program areas. The Expo was hosted by the Madison County Extension Council and supported by Extension volunteers as well as collaborative partners who are invested in the future of Extension, such as local FCCLA chapters and FFA students and leaders. The Expo provided an opportunity for 4-Her's, their families, local Homemaker groups, Master Gardeners, and the Beef Cattle Association to all rally around Madison County Extension Professionals and staff to share expertise in a wide variety of fields, which demonstrates how Extension builds and supports our local community in a wide variety of ways.  The event was held at the Madison County Fairgrounds in Richmond KY. There were more than 100 volunteers total for the event, spread across all four program areas.

Program areas featured various topics in booths or with guest speakers and demonstrations to ensure something useful and interesting for everyone.

The 4-H agents offered many kid friendly activities for all ages as well as some games and a petting zoo. Educational exhibits and presentations included meat goats, hair sheep, beef cattle, chickens, dairy goats, horses, a duck slide, pedal tractor course, a service learning project, 3D archery, hay rides, corn bin sensory area, make and take bird feeder, and country ham samples.

586 people came to the event in total, while 354 were adults and 232 were youth.

Evaluation data and program impact is still under review.