Success StoryRecruitment and Development of Extension Agent



Recruitment and Development of Extension Agent

Author: Ricky Yeargan

Planning Unit: Agriculture and Natural Resources Programs

Major Program: Kentucky Extension Leadership Development (KELD): Developing Core Leadership Skills

Outcome: Long-Term Outcome

One of the goals of Ag Programs is to recruit and develop potential County Agents for Agriculture and Natural Resources (ANR) and Horticulture.  The interim Assistant Director for ANR evaluated an Extension intern after his second stint in the same county.  As part of the latest internship, the candidate covered an ANR vacancy in an adjacent county.  Upon completion of the second internship, he was given a position that allowed him to cover ANR vacancies in three District 4 counties.  He subsequently was hired for the ANR position in Owen County.  He had an early success spearheading a large hay and supply donation to flood-stricken ranchers in Nebraska.






Stories by Ricky Yeargan


Lexington Urban Agriculture

about 1 years ago by Ricky Yeargan

The Senior Extension Associate for Ag Programs, Ag Programs Administrative Associate/Unit Budget Off... Read More


Stories by Agriculture and Natural Resources Programs


Loretto Motherhouse Farm project

Loretto Motherhouse Farm project

about 1 years ago by Amanda Gumbert

UK Extension specialists partnered with Loretto Motherhouse Farm during summer of 2022 to host anin-... Read More


Trees and Water: Forest Stewardship Field Day in the Knobs

Trees and Water: Forest Stewardship Field Day in the Knobs

about 1 years ago by Amanda Gumbert

Kentuckys landscape is 48% forested, with the vast majority (88%) owned by private landowners. Fores... Read More