Describe the Issue or Situation.

Every year Extension professionals need continuing education training in order to stay well informed and up to date in their profession.  Administrators asked this ANR agent to be on one of the state planning committees to structure a 2 day training for other ANR and Horticulture agents in the western part of the state.

Describe the Outreach or Educational Program Response (and Partners, if applicable).

Another ANR agent and myself met several times to discuss our training goals, develop a schedule, select a sight and dates, as well as divide responsibilities for securing speakers needed. Fifteen different University of Kentucky Extension Specialist and subject matter professionals delivered programs and presentations in areas of crop and soil science, livestock production management, forage establishment, private applicator education training, Ag mental health update, as well as updates from the Center for Crop Diversification.  Also, those in attendance could meet one - on - one with a retirement specialist from one the retirement areas of investment to evaluate their path to retirement..

Provide the Number and Description(s) of Participants/Target Audience.

Forty two Extension agents, administrators, and specialists attended.

Provide a Statement of Outcomes or Program Impact. Please note that the outcomes statement must use evaluation data to describe the change(s) that occurred in individuals, groups, families, businesses, or in the community because of the program/outreach.

Evaluations submitted after the training revealed that 82% of the participants agreed that the content was relevant to their educational needs. Over 80% thought to instructors were knowledgeable and engaged the audience in the educational process. Ninety one percent of those attending felt like they gained knowledge about the topics presented and felt they would used what they learned in their county programs.