Proposed Issue Flow and Need Identification
Level 2
“Summarized List of Top Issues & Detailed Programming Needs”
District 5
Taylor County Extension Office
May 2, 2008
AG AND NATURAL RESOURCES/HORTICULTURE
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Identified Issue |
Specific Programming Needs to Address Issue |
Resources Already Available |
Proposed Date Needed |
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Beef/Forage Forage research county plots (Clinton)
Grazing Beef Cattle (Wayne) |
Bermuda grass as a warm season alternative, new seeded varieties, etc.
Forage fescue stockpiling demonstrations
Develop rotational grazing systems approach with alternatives to maximize days grazed. |
Current Forage Variety Trials
Fescue Stockpiling AGR-162 - Stockpiling AEC-2007-09 - Stockpiling
Master Grazer Program ID-143 – Rotational Grazing |
2008-2009
2008-2010
Winter 2008-2009 |
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Beef Cattle Management Beef Cattle Management (Larue)
Good Pinkeye mineral for beef cattle. (Wayne) |
Continuing Master Cattlemen Advanced Mater Cattlemen, Etc. Coordination with Extension and KCA Efforts
Basic research at UK and other cooperating Land Grant Universities to label a good quality pinkeye mineral. |
Advanced Master Cattleman Program ID-108 – Kentucky Beef Book
Need Updated Control Strategies/Fact Sheet
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Fall
Ongoing
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Soils & Soil Fertility Efficient Use of fertilizer (Adair)
High Cost of Fertilizers (Cumberland)
Fertilizer prices for all (Grayson)
Making Farms Ultra Efficient (Nelson
Soil Fertility (Taylor) |
Farmers are looking for ways to cut fertilizer costs and are willing to try alternative fertilizers. Farmers need long range plans for managing existing soil nutrients.
Publication on how to utilize animal wastes as fertilizer- Nutrient analysis-and management tips on timing of application and application methods and equipment
Revised sheets on crops, grain, forages, pasture and tobacco. Minimum N-P-K needed and use of various alternatives to achieve varied yield goals.
Mechanization efficiency Forage efficiency Grain efficiency
Power point on major Soil Series in County. Species on different soil types. Soil fertility guidelines. |
Need Resources that reflect current economic situation Greg Schwab Chad Lee Lloyd Murdock Kenny Burdine
Ag. Engineering |
Winter 08
ASAP
Now
2009
Spring 2009
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Livestock Efficiencies Input cost to livestock enterprise; mineral, medicines, and feed. (Grayson) |
The results of reduced imports impact on producers and some alternative feeding programs reducing use of high price of corn. Short handouts |
Need Resources that reflect current economic situation
Kenny Burdine Lee Meyer |
August 2008 |
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Economics in cattle production for part time farmers (Green) |
Budgets to help explain when the price of fertilizer is too high for producers to use and when they should cut back production. |
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Fall 2008 |
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Grain Prices Up (Marion) |
Is there a medium between prices supporting an alternative fuels and grain prices for livestock |
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ASAP |
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Alternative Feeds for Beef, Dairy & Swine (Nelson) |
365 Day Grazing – Advanced MG. Using various types of distilled by products (cell lose, wet cake, etc.) |
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2009 |
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Pasture Renovation with Red Clover - Cost vs Benefits (Wayne) |
Develop a 5 year budget that outlines needed inputs, costs, yields and nitrogen fixation for each part of the red clover life cycle. |
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Winter 2008-2009 |
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Horticulture Marketing Farmer’s Market (Breckinridge)
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Information for small, rural counties markets.
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Janet Eaton Promotional Materials for Senior/WIC Coupons |
Program year 2008-2009 |
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Securing Local Foods (Nelson) |
Would like a publication outlining what income an acre of mixed garden can generate for a family. Aim would be to create interest from local small growers. |
Ag. Economics/Horticulture Dept. |
ASAP |
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Home Food Production Mini-Master Gardner (Breckinridge)
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Short course for Master Gardner, smaller counties.
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Rick Durham, Tim Coolong, John Strang, Terry Jones, Joe Masabni Master Gardener Programs ID-128 Home Vegetable Gardening Hort Agents have created a Home Gardening Toolbox with basic gardening Principles |
Program Year 2008-2009
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Backyard Fruit Production (Cumberland)
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Small fruit varieties and dwarf tree fruit varieties and management tips- |
Growing Fruit at Home needs to be updated and put on the web |
Can use as soon as possible |
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Composting |
Practical Tips for Homeowners |
Amanda A. Gumbert HO-75- Home Composting |
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Rain Barrel (McCreary) |
How To Fact Sheet |
Rick Durham Amanda A. Gumbert Water Quality Website |
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Food Security (McCreary) |
Gardening for Beginners |
Hort Agents have created a Home Gardening Toolbox with basic gardening Principles |
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Miscellaneous AG Home Poultry Flocks (Cumberland) |
A publication to assist small home flock enthusiasts to manage small home poultry enterprises. Management, Production, Marketing- |
Need new resources Tony Pescatore |
Can use as soon as available |
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Beaver Control (McCreary) |
Fact Sheet |
FOR-50 – Managing Beaver Problems in Kentucky |
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Farm Income Diversification (Pulaski) |
Demonstrations of products, subject matter managements. Set up different programs in the county showing diversification for farmers. |
GOAP Agricultural Diversification Programs New Crop Opportunities Center |
2008-2009 |
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Insect Identification (Taylor) |
Trade names and chemical products (i.e. control strategies) Common insects, identification books, booklets for consumers. |
Entomology Lee Townsend Mike Potter ENT Facts Sheets |
Fall 2008
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Starving Horses (Wayne) |
Educate potential horse owners to only breed for horses that have a purpose. |
Dr. Bob Coleman Dr. Fernanda Camargo |
Winter 2008-2009 |
FAMILY AND CONSUMER SCIENCES
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Identified Issue |
Specific Programming Needs to Address Issue |
Resources Already Available |
Proposed Date Needed |
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Aging Long Term Health Care – (Wayne)
Aging Population Issues – (Taylor) |
To use Extension and Insurance Professionals to educate families on options available for long term health care.
Decision-making process assistance for: Housing Medical care Healthier lifestyles Care giving |
Have Resources (Bob Flashman & Sue Badenhop) – Protecting Your Retirement and Other Financial Information for the Family Caregiver: What Every Adult Child Should Know is designed as an interactive workbook to help care receivers and potential caregivers understand their financial situations, how their financial situations may change, and how best to communicate about caregiving and financial issues within their families. For additional information see the program's website http://www.ahrm.vt.edu/familycaregivers.htm UK Elder Care staff may be able to send you handouts from sessions if interested in a specific topic. Elder Care can be contacted by calling 323-4600 or 800-873-8532. You can visit the web site at www.rgs.uky.edu/aging/eldercare for more information about the benefit. Numerous publications are available on issues related to aging and can be found on the following website http://www.ca.uky.edu/fcs/resource/publist/family.htm#general What Every Adult Child Should Know Curriculum House of All Ages Demonstration Model in Pulaski County Bob Flashman is working on this, HEEL info Weight Reality Series & Get Moving Kentucky What Every Adult Child Should Know curriculum |
Summer 2009
Fall 2008
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Housing Energy Efficiency and Sustainability (Taylor) |
Alternatives Environmental Concerns Cost Analysis, Conservation Fact Sheets, Inservice |
College of Ag Energy Website The educational resources and the energy calculator are located on the Educational Resource page of the Regional Websites. The educational resources are grouped into residential and agriculture. The energy calculator links to numerous calculators that allow you to determine and compare different energy sources, efficiency, etc. -The direct link to the website is http://ces.ca.uky.edu/energy/publications.htm Agents have Information from Gerry Hash & Linda Adler on Green Products |
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Food and Nutrition Food Substitutions and Equivalents (Clinton) |
A publication that looks at recipe adaptations for a larger number of items. A quick reference that can be printed and shared with the public. |
Each office has a copy of Food for Fifty provided through Sandra Bastin's Grant.
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Families Healthy relationships for teens. (Grayson)
Strengthen family relationships and resiliency. (Grayson)
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Curriculum for programming with teen mothers. Curriculum for prevention of teen pregnancy. Curriculum & DVD’s on healthy relationships; how to prevent from becoming abusive.
DVD’s & curriculum on improving communication with parents & teens. Revised STEP curriculum parenting for teens
Curriculum for assisting grandparents raising grandchildren. DVD’s & curriculum for helping new teen parents bond with children and enhance parenting skills.
Provide resources for support & respite for parents of children with special needs. |
PAL – Needs updating
Family Communication Toolbox Webite http://ces.ca.uky.edu/extension_regions/ResourcesforSite-CJ/FamComWeb/FamComInto.htm
We have GAP Curriculum – Needs updating PAL – Needs updating Keys to Great Parenting
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Fall 2008
F all 2008
Spring 2009 Fall 2009
Fall 2009
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Encouraging Family Relationships (Nelson) |
Promote classes on family meal time & spending time together. |
Have Family Resiliency Series – Needs Updating |
ASAP
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Families-Parenting adolescents (Clinton) |
Specific curriculum on parenting adolescents including a focus on life skills, substance abuse, financial planning, workforce development, etc. Desired curriculum would include parent sessions as well as lessons for the youth. |
Family Communication Toolbox Webite http://ces.ca.uky.edu/extension_regions/ResourcesforSite-CJ/FamComWeb/FamComInto.htm
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Fall 2010
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Strong Families – Parenting Education (Larue) |
Need State Monthly Newsletter that focuses on Parenting Education and the need for high quality child care (use format like HEEL does with Health Bulletins – could have one for parents of younger children and one for parents of older children |
Great Idea Lake Cumberland has Kids Korner Newsletter
Tips for Newletter in Family Communication Toolbox Webite http://ces.ca.uky.edu/extension_regions/ResourcesforSite-CJ/FamComWeb/FamComInto.htm
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ASAP
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4-H YOUTH DEVELOPMENT
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Identified Issue |
Specific Programming Needs to Address Issue |
Resources Already Available |
Proposed Date Needed |
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Underage Drinking & Drug Use- Marion
Drug abuse in teenagers. (Grayson) |
Marketing pieces or programs that explain effects or act as a deterrent (teens/parents)
Curriculum addressed more directly towards teens. DVD’s on prevention of smoking, OTC drug abuse & prescription drug abuse. |
Health Rocks Curriculum
Drug Awareness Quick Response Team Resource Page http://ces.ca.uky.edu/extension_regions/DrugAbuseAwareness.htm
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ASAP
Fall 2008 |
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Bullying (Russell)
Peer Relations: (Marion) Example: bullying
Peer Pressure Bullying (Nelson)
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Resources for 4-H Agents on addressing bullying in schools
Parent and Youth Resources
How youth can resist peer pressure and think for themselves. School and community based programs to identify bullies and how youth can protect themselves |
Character Education |
ASAP
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Availability of Simple Projects (Wayne)
Youth Photography |
Availability of simple projects for beginners in the areas of: Science, Engineering and Technology; Digital Photography; GPS and Tractor Driving.
Series of one page handouts on how to take quality pictures |
Core Curriculum |
Fall 2008/ Spring 2009
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Decline in Middle School and High School Aged 4-H Members (LaRue) |
Additional training to help agents/volunteers identify with the issues/needs of this age group in order to better connect with them to keep them involved past 6th grade. |
Tween’s Quick Resources Team- Mark Mains & Chuck Stamper
Teen Summit |
ASAP |
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School Enrichment (Wayne) |
Short term project to use in the classroom complement core curriculum for grades 4-6 |
Core Curriculum School Enrichment Guide on 4-H Resource Page |
Fall 2008/Spring 2009
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Youth Internet Education (Nelson) |
Education for youth on dangers of internet sites (MySpace, Facebook, etc) safety, privacy, etc. |
Social Network Resource, Chris Simmeral, Chuck Stamper, Technology Quick Response Team Resource |
2008/2009 |
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Shooting Sports (Breckinridge)
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Need more packaged lesson plans (safety, wildlife ID etc.., not just shooting) for leaders.
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Shooting Sports Coordinator Training, NRA- Eddie Eagle, Fish and Wildlife |
Program Year 2008-2009
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Marketing of 4-H (Wayne) |
Develop a Promotional DVD to educate the community on the activities, projects and benefits available through participation in the 4-H Youth Development Program. |
Martha Welch, State 4-H Resource Page, Market Extension Web page, new Camp DVD |
Fall 2008/Spring 2009 |
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Weather & Disaster Ready Activities |
Activities for youth and pets
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KAE4HA Animal Science Task Force, CDC, EDEN, 4-H Weather Curriculum |
Program Year 2008-2009
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Cultural Arts Opportunities for Youth Theater-art-self expression (Cumberland) |
Tours, field trips , workshops, invited professional speakers and theatre groups |
KY & County Arts Councils- Pat Sizemore, Fine Arts Agents, |
ASAP |
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Lack of male role models/mentors for youth. (Grayson) |
Resources for training & recruiting male mentors. Resources to develop partners & market Big Brothers/Big Sisters. |
Leadership Curriculum, Chuck Stamper |
ASAP |
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Lack of sharing of experiences from Venture Grants (Green) |
An in-service or workshop just for the recipients of the Venture grants to share their programs with other agents. |
Kentucky 4-H Foundation |
Winter 2008 |
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Provide safe recreation for the Youth (Pulaski) |
Provide educational programs on bicycle safety, ATV’s, and work with local government on developing safe parks for riders.
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ATV Curriculum, Tommy Harrison, Ag. Foundation Safety Day, Kosair Children Hospital Bicycle Safety Program, Ky Dept of Ag. ATV Safety Program- Dale Dobson, Larry Piercy A national 4-H ATV Safety Program offers an outstanding educational curriculum for youth and ATV safety. Educational resources, supplies, and grants are available for counties to use. Information related to this topic is located at http://www.atv-youth.org/ This site provided all the information needed for an ATV safety program that can be presented at the local level.
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2008-2009
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Interdisciplinary and Community Development
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Identified Issue |
Specific Programming Needs to -Address Issue |
Resources Already Available |
Proposed Date Needed |
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Land Use (Urban Rural Interface) Farm land Preservation (Nelson)
Land Use Management (Taylor)
Urban and Rural Land Use Management. (Pulaski)
Managing the consequences of growth (Hardin)
Preserving Farmland and the Rural Environment (Hardin)
Urban and Land use Management (Meade)
Land Use (Breckinridge)
Land Use Management Specialist (Washington)
Land Use Management (LaRue)
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Look at how various tools such as, Barn Quilt project, Farm Structure Preservation, Pace program, Ag district, etc. Affect land use and preservation
Specialist in addition to current staff
County government develops strategic guidelines for land use in Pulaski County.
In Service training on needs assessment, what have other successful communities done to transition from rural/small town to metropolitan area, how to expand urban efforts, conflict resolution, facilitating public meetings, impact of BRAC in other communities with rapid growth
Statistics illustrating the contributions of agriculture to communities, and the regional economy, as well as the value of green space. Strategic guidelines; examples of successful KY land use management/right to farm policies. Handout materials and PowerPoint’s. Grant funds and resources available.
Public Informational meeting. Educational pamphlets. Develop simplified worksheets for farmers to determine current rental value of land for agricultural use. Develop a series of materials modeled after Purchase Area “Living in the Country” program to educate citizens on agriculture in and around property.
Land use – Many new people are coming to the county and wanting to make a living farming on few acres.
Coordinate State, Regional & County level issues and resources to assist clientele, leaders & staff to address this highly visible topic
Examples of good county Land Use Plans Options for land owners |
Rural Living and Urban Interface Quick Response Team Website http://ces.ca.uky.edu/extension_regions/RuralLiving.htm
Electronic presentations and resources are posted to this page.
For a complete guide on laws and regulation on preserving farmland see the following web site http://www.farmlandinfo.org/documents/30009/Kentucky_Landowner_Guide.pdf Each county received a hard copy of this publication.
Barn Quilts State Committee through KY Arts Council
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ASAP
ASAP
2008-2009
Now through Fall 2010
ASAP
2009
Yesterday
Now
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Financial Management Basic Skills – Financial Security; Financial Literacy for Youth and Adults (LaRue)
Financial Planning (Basic Budgeting, Estate Planning) (Breckinridge)
Estate Planning and Tax Law (Taylor)
Financial Management (Meade)
Economy – Cutting monthly living expense, Financial planning for young adults (Marion)
Help parents meet financial needs of their family and teach financial management skills to children. (Grayson)
Financial Security during hard economic times for all families, particularly lower and middle classes (Green)
Budgeting (McCreary) |
Need State Monthly Newsletter that focuses on money management tips (use a format like HEEL does with Health Bulletins – could have one for adult and one for youth
Information for all ages. Breckinridge County does not have a FSNP or EFNEP assistant and would like to get the updated budget information for low income families (there have been requests for this, need materials to do program). Like specialist to come to county to do estate planning program. Updated Educational Materials
Budgeting, Debt Management, Investments Beginning/Novice Level. Develop simplified worksheets on developing a household budget, investments and debt management. Materials on building retirement funds and estate planning.
Extension programs focused to young adults and families on money smarts
Adapt Financial Peace Jr. for Extension use. Curriculum for teaching young adults investment skills and importance of saving. Marketing materials to promote financial management program to high school teachers – math, life skills and FCS.
A training/information on how we are supposed to address the issue on the cost of food, fuel and living expenses. Including up-to-date money management curriculums |
Financial Management for all Ages and Stages Quick Response Team compiled a list of resources available in Kentucky Cooperative Extension related to financial management for adults, youth, families and producers. This site provides on-line publications, fact sheets and information related to financial management that can be requested through UK Extension Specialists. The site is located at http://ces.ca.uky.edu/extension_regions/ResourcesforSite-CJ/FinanWebInf.doc
Estate Planning Pubs-Located at the above site
Resources available are the Money Crunch Program that focuses ages 18-24 & FDIC Money Smart Program
Money Crunch for 18-24 year age range & High School Financial Management Program Great Idea – Have Need
Tremendous Need for Basic Budgeting Low Level & Comparison Sheets on how to Reduce Spending & Change Habits |
ASAP
Program Year 2008-2009
Winter 2008
2009
ASAP
Spring 2009 Fall 2009
Fall 2008
Fall 08
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Leadership Development Leadership Education(Meade)
Packaged County Leadership Program (Breckinridge)
Leadership(Clinton)
Leadership Development (Adair) |
A structured series to teach basic skills. Using the FCL materials as a guide, update these materials to fit today’s environment. Utilize new leadership specialist to offer basic leadership skills training.
Packaged program compiled from various programs that focuses on topics such as basic parliamentary procedure, county/state government, Extension and other important leadership information. Perhaps a state certification that will empower participants for community development example, FCL, LEAD, KALP
How to organize a county-wide Leadership Program such as “Leadership Clinton County” including format, funding, partners, youth and adult involvement, etc.; not aware of any current resources other than contact with other counties
Agent In-Service- Developing new programs to enhance leadership in youth. Training on how to start a new youth leadership program. |
Kentucky Advisory System Websity http://ces.ca.uky.edu/advisorycouncil/ FCL Materials are presently being revised by Dr. Kris Rickets
Kentucky Advisory System Websity http://ces.ca.uky.edu/advisorycouncil/ SEAL
4-H Core Curriculum |
Now
As soon as possible August 2008
Spring 2009
Spring 09
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Grants Grant Opportunities (Casey)
Grant Opportunities (Washington)
Need to Know Grants Available (Russell) |
We need direction in finding grant opportunities etc. It seems the deadlines pass before we know about them.
We need direction in finding grant opportunities etc. It seems the deadlines pass before we know about them.
Need a list of grants available and information ahead of time to give ample time to apply for them. |
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Now
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Legislative Issues Legislative Education (Meade)
Navigating Political (Casey)
Legislative Issues Training (Washington) |
Who, When, Where, What and How Guidelines and fact sheets on who, when, where, what and how to communicate with legislature and public officials.
Local-Issues, pitfalls, entities-spotting the good, the bad, and ugly.
Agent in-service: Use key legislators in assisting development of training. |
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Now
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Environment Stewardship
Conservation of resources, specifically energy and water, and recycling (Hardin)
Environmental Stewardship (Adair)
Recycling (McCreary)
Water Management (Breckinridge) |
Basic Informational resources on conservation efforts, web presence, listing of statewide recycling centers and materials each accepts.
Updated materials and programs needed for recycling and conservation.
How To Establish Center
Information for in home use of water, Breckinridge County has clients that may be getting county water for the first time (information on how to read meters, how to conserve, anything to help eliminate too many surprises). |
College of Ag Energy Website The educational resources and the energy calculator are located on the Educational Resource page of the Regional Websites. The educational resources are grouped into residential and agriculture. The energy calculator links to numerous calculators that allow you to determine and compare different energy sources, efficiency, etc. -The direct link to the website is
Water Quality Website
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2009
Winter 09
Program Year 2008-2009
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