Christian County (Fort Campbell)

Christian County supports military-connected families at Fort Campbell through youth and family programs in partnership with Child & Youth Services, DODEA schools, Homeschool Program, and community events like Farm Day and Public Lands Day. Christian County Extension professionals engage Active Duty, Reserve, Guard, Veterans, and families across service branches stationed at the post.

Jeremiah Johnson, M.S., Christian County Extension Agent for 4-H Youth Development (jeremiah.johnson@uky.edu)

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Hardin County (Fort Knox)

Hardin County partners with Fort Knox to support military-connected youth and families through 4-H clubs, after-school programs, summer camps, and activities at Devers Middle School and Teen Center and the Donna Kirby School Age Center located on Fort Knox. With a focus on cooking, arts, technology, and leadership programming, Extension provides hands-on learning for Active Duty, Reserve, National Guard, and Veteran families in collaboration with the Fort Knox School Liaison and the Family and Morale, Welfare and Recreation (MWR) programs serving Fort Knox and its community. Hardin County also has beginner beekeeping, teen club, homeschool club and the Hardin County Fair, etc.

Jocelyn Kemp, M.A., 4-H (jocelyn.kemp@uky.edu) 
Deana K. Reed, M.S., 4-H (deanakreed@uky.edu) 

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McCracken County

McCracken County Extension is creating programming for service-connected families in the area. They are working with local recruiters, Army National Guard, military spouses, youth, and teens to make connections.

Rachael Wong, 4-H (RachaelLdavis@uky.edu)

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Spencer County

Spencer County Extension supports Veterans and their families through partnerships with One Up for food distribution and with the local library for "Veterans' Coffee and Talk". They also provide opportunities to build resilience through classes on stress management, mindfulness, and mental health. The Spencer County Homemakers Association welcomes Veteran and military families to participate in their programs.

Beth Maxedon, B.A., Family and Consumer Sciences (Elizabeth.maxedon@uky.edu)

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Wayne County

Wayne County Extension offers a strong 4-H program with Ambassadors, Cloverbuds, Art Club, Camps, the Country Ham Project, and more. They support National Guard families through school enrichment, Jobs for America's Graduates (JAG), Family Readiness Group meetings, HERO packs to deployed soldiers, and family mealtime programs. Monthly newsletters and events like the Wayne County Fair and Horse Show further connect National Guard members, spouses, and youth across all ages.

Toni Humble, 4-H (thumble@uky.edu)

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Campbell County

Campbell County supports military-connected Veterans through a long standing therapeutic horticulture gardening program delivered in partnership with the VA Medical Center in Fort Thomas, Kentucky. For more than 12 years, Campbell County Extension horticulture professionals have provided hands-on gardening activities that promote healing, resilience, and community for Veterans experiencing PTSD. This collaborative relationship with the VA continues to offer meaningful, research-informed programming that enhances well-being and connection. Learn more on Facebook.

Sarah Imbus, Campbell County Horticulture Agent (sarah.imbus@uky.edu) 

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