Success StoryCooperative Extension Meeting The Needs During A Pandemic



Cooperative Extension Meeting The Needs During A Pandemic

Author: Kendal Bowman

Planning Unit: Owen County CES

Major Program: Sustainable Agriculture

Plan of Work: Enhancing Sustainable Livestock and Forage Production

Outcome: Initial Outcome

Living in a decade of technology and in the middle of the COVID19 Pandemic has brought many challenges.  COVID19 has changed the world as we know it, one of the ways i think it has benefited the Cooperative Extension Service is by challenging us to create virtual education opportunities. These virtual programs allow producers to watch and learn at their own pace. Many of my beginning farmers like the flexibility it provides for their busy lifestyle. I sent a survey out and about half of the responses we have received back prefere webinars over field days. The University of Kentucky Beef IRM program has been conducting a webinar series on Tuesdays nights. I have posted a few of their videos on our website and numerous farmers have talked to me about how much they learned from the "Having a Successful Breeding Season" training. I think allowing them to learn in the comfort of their own home eliminates the social aspect and distractions during the field days. As Kentucky Extension Agents strive to serve and educate their communities, they have been very successful with their creative learning during this difficult time.  






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