Kentucky Cooperative Extension Regional Programming

For nearly 100 years, Extension has made a positive difference in the lives of Kentuckians through research based educational programs.  In February 2002, a process of re-envisioning Extension began. This resulted in the Regional Programming Approach which will enable Extension to better use resources and become more flexible and responsive to rapidly changing issues and needs of Kentucky communities.

 Concepts of Regional Programming

• Regional Issues and Program Committee will address important issues and program needs in eastern, central, or western Kentucky or in the state as a whole.

• Issues will be addressed jointly, linking field agents with specialists, faculty, associates, and administrators at UK and KSU main campuses and field stations.

• Issues will be identified using input from County Extension Councils.

• Programming priorities will be developed on a regional basis.

• Resources will focus on issues of high importance with agents implementing   programs as appropriate for individual counties.

• Colleges within UK or KSU can better focus their own outreach efforts through Extension’s network regionally.

• Extension Community and Economic Development efforts will be strengthened