Campbell Co. Extension Service: Who are we? – Cincinnati.com

Don Sorrell, Community Recorder Contributor 11:36 p.m. ET Feb. 18, 2017

Kentucky Cooperative Extension is the educational resource that serves as a catalyst to build better communities and improve quality of life for all Kentuckians. Kentucky Cooperative Extension serves as a link between every county of the commonwealth and Kentuckys two land-grant Universities, the University of Kentucky and Kentucky State University.

The mission of the Campbell County Cooperative Extension Service is to make a difference in the lives of Campbell County citizens through an educational process focusing on local issues and needs. We provide educational programs for the public through meetings and workshops, field days, personal communications, publications, newsletters, computer and web-based programs, videos, and other educational materials. Extension personnel include agents and program assistants who have responsibilities in the following program areas: 4-H Youth Development, Agriculture and Natural Resources, and Family and Consumer Sciences.

4-H is a youth organization committed to building our youth into outstanding leaders with the skills needed to succeed in todays global society. 4-H empowers youth to reach their full potential, working and learning in partnership with caring adults. This is accomplished through school based clubs and individual focus groups. There are approximately 1,500 youth (ages 9 to 18) involved in Campbell County 4-H programs.

The Agriculture and Natural Resources program area includes agriculture, horticulture and environmental management. We provide informal education in the areas of plant and animal production (commercial and homeowner), natural resources management and environmental stewardship. It is important to know that educational programs in this area address the needs of all Campbell County citizens and not just the farming community.

Family and Consumer Sciences Extension improves the quality of life of individuals and families through educational programs focusing on the basic needs of food, clothing, and shelter. Special emphasis is placed on human development, parenting, resource management, nutrition, health, and aesthetics.

The Campbell County Cooperative Extension Service is also an excellent resource to get your day-to-day questions answered in all of the above-mentioned areas. How can you reach us and get connected to our programs? We are located at 3500 Alexandria Pike in Highland Heights. Our phone number is 859-572-2600.

Another easy way to connect to our educational programs is to visit our website at http://campbell.ca.uky.edu/. In early February, the Whats Happening in Campbell County publication will be mailed to all Campbell County households. This publication will have a list of spring and summer programs of the Campbell County Cooperative Extension Service.

Don Sorrell is the Campbell County agriculture agent.

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