Success StoryField Day



Field Day

Author: Jacob Brandenburg

Planning Unit: Owsley County CES

Major Program: Community Leadership Development

Plan of Work: Leadership and Workforce Preparation

Outcome: Initial Outcome

On September 28th the Lee County Extension Service along with the Lee County Extension Council hosted and promoted a mainly youth field day. The leadership of the Council found that it would be the most beneficial way to promote public relations and showcase what extension could contribute to the community. There where over eight different booths that displayed extension resources and programming (See Below). 

  • Electrical Safety
  • Fire safety 
  • Water Safety
  • Hemp Demonstration
  • Live Bee hive Demonstration 
  • Snap-Ed Booth 
  • 4H Booth (displayed programming) 
  • Woodworking Display of Local Artisans 

As a result of the Leadership from the Lee county extension council a total of _630_youth and _105_adults where exposed to the resources offered by the lee county extension service. The working relationship between agents and council members allowed the ability to successful host and make a impact on community that it serves.   






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