This information is provided by the H.E.E.L. Program. Health Education through Extension Leadership (H.E.E.L.) is a partnership among the University of Kentucky College of Agriculture Cooperative Extension Service, Kentucky State University Cooperative Extension Program, the University of Kentucky College of Medicine, and the Kentucky School of Public Health.

Why Should Extension Walk the Land?

• Methamphetamine waste is highly toxic and detrimental to community health.

• It is vital everyone work together to protect Kentucky land.

• Healthy food supplies depend on healthy farm land.

• Knowledge equals safety.

• Extension audiences are in need of this information.

This information is provided by the H.E.E.L. Program. Health Education through Extension Leadership (H.E.E.L.) is a partnership among the University of Kentucky College of Agriculture Cooperative Extension Service, Kentucky State University Cooperative Extension Program, the University of Kentucky College of Medicine, and the Kentucky School of Public Health.

Goals of Walk Your Land

• To respond to East and West Kentucky Regional Extension #1 issue in need of a quick response.

• To educate farmers and landowners who are likely to become meth-crime victims.

• To provide easy-to-use materials for meth-waste identification.

• To protect land from methamphetamine-related contamination.

This information is provided by the H.E.E.L. Program. Health Education through Extension Leadership (H.E.E.L.) is a partnership among the University of Kentucky College of Agriculture Cooperative Extension Service, Kentucky State University Cooperative Extension Program, the University of Kentucky College of Medicine, and the Kentucky School of Public Health.

Safety and Prevention Points:Safety and Prevention Points:• Activity often happens at night.• Some cooks will offer cash to encourage landowners to ignore

this activity.• Landowners may be absent.• Landowners may not recognize signs of illegal activity.

This information is provided by the H.E.E.L. Program. Health Education through Extension Leadership (H.E.E.L.) is a partnership among the University of Kentucky College of Agriculture Cooperative Extension Service, Kentucky State University Cooperative Extension Program, the University of Kentucky College of Medicine, and the Kentucky School of Public Health.

Environmental Responsibility Environmental Responsibility Points:Points:

• Burying waste increases risk of respiratory damage, burns or death from gasses or explosion.

• Burying waste contaminates land.

• Dumping waste in sinkholes contaminates the water table.

• Food supply and viability of land may be compromised.

This information is provided by the H.E.E.L. Program. Health Education through Extension Leadership (H.E.E.L.) is a partnership among the University of Kentucky College of Agriculture Cooperative Extension Service, Kentucky State University Cooperative Extension Program, the University of Kentucky College of Medicine, and the Kentucky School of Public Health.

To Protect Your Land:To Protect Your Land:

• Do not accept cash for use of property.

• Do not sell anhydrous ammonia.• Do not bury, move, or examine any

trash found on property.• Do not confront anyone involved in

this activity.• Do not ignore suspicious activity.• Do not try to figure out who did it.• DO use anonymous reporting

systems within your community.

This information is provided by the H.E.E.L. Program. Health Education through Extension Leadership (H.E.E.L.) is a partnership among the University of Kentucky College of Agriculture Cooperative Extension Service, Kentucky State University Cooperative Extension Program, the University of Kentucky College of Medicine, and the Kentucky School of Public Health.

Expert Knowledge Expert Knowledge NOTNOT Required to Required to Protect LandProtect Land

• Minimal methamphetamine safety information can protect person and property.

• Ultimate goal is safety of land and person, not law enforcement.

• Walk Your Land provides person and community with information to help achieve this goal.

• Leave the dangerous part to those specially trained and meth-certified for cleanup.

This information is provided by the H.E.E.L. Program. Health Education through Extension Leadership (H.E.E.L.) is a partnership among the University of Kentucky College of Agriculture Cooperative Extension Service, Kentucky State University Cooperative Extension Program, the University of Kentucky College of Medicine, and the Kentucky School of Public Health.

Program Ideas for Walk Your Program Ideas for Walk Your LandLand

• Organize “walks” during annual cleanup events on state parks and local campgrounds.

• Organize walking clubs as part of other physical activity programming.

• Partner with local environmental groups.• Use the WYL guide to educate public

groups known to organize hikes or camps.

• Organize trail riding events on horseback or with bikes.

• Encourage use of photo guide to protect community members during hunting season or while working on land.

• Educate people about the benefits of walking the land.

• People who walk their land are less likely to be the victims of unauthorized use of land.

• Encourage community members to organize community walks for safety.

This information is provided by the H.E.E.L. Program. Health Education through Extension Leadership (H.E.E.L.) is a partnership among the University of Kentucky College of Agriculture Cooperative Extension Service, Kentucky State University Cooperative Extension Program, the University of Kentucky College of Medicine, and the Kentucky School of Public Health.

The development of the HEEL program was made possible by Senator Mitch McConnell with funds earmarked for the University of Kentucky, College of Agriculture, Lexington, KY and

budgeted through the CSREES/USDA Federal Administration.

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