The Development of a Backyard Composting Project Through Community Engagement

Authors

Donald J. Scully, University of Kentucky, Cooperative Extension ServiceFollow
Jeffrey A. Young, University of Kentucky, Cooperative Extension ServiceFollow
Bryan J. Hains, University of Kentucky, Department of Community Leadership DevelopmentFollow
Kristina Hains, University of Kentucky, Department of Community Leadership DevelopmentFollow

Volume

61

Issue

1

DOI

10.34068/joe.61.01.15

Abstract

It can be argued that public forums are a valuable and essential tool for Cooperative Extension professionals. This article narrates the innovative use of the public forum action steps outlined in Kahl’s (2016) “A Convener’s Guide to Hosting a Public Forum”. The primary objective was to address illegal dumping and littering concerns with the Extension professional's role to engage the community. The resulting “Backyard Composting Project” demonstrated that public forums are valuable in creatively engaging urban audiences. Ultimately the authors illustrate how a community concern can be addressed using innovative programming to reach what Extension considers to be non-traditional urban populations.

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Recommended Citation

Scully, D. J., Young, J. A., Hains, B. J., & Hains, K. (2023). The Development of a Backyard Composting Project Through Community Engagement. The Journal of Extension, 61(1), Article 15. https://doi.org/10.34068/joe.61.01.15