The Kentucky Cooperative Extension Service is dependent upon the broad-based participation of local citizens.  That involvement is accomplished through the Extension advisory council system.  The Extension Council is an organized body of volunteer leaders that counsels with Extension agents in the identification of local problems and issues, assists in program implementation, participates in determining program success, and communicates program accomplishments and funding needs to decision makers.

Cumberland County Extension District Board 

The Cumberland County Extension District Board is an organized sub-body of the County Extension Council created by the Cumberland County Fiscal Court. The District Board is a body corporate, serving as an agency of the State to manage the affairs of the Cumberland County Extension District, whose boundaries are coexistent with the boundaries of the county. 

Currently Serving on the Cumberland County Extension District Board: 

• Matt Hurt, Chairman 
• Kristi Willen, Vice Chairman 
• Lori Spears, Secretary 
• Rachel Metcalfe, Treasurer 
• Ric Smith, Member 
• John McCloughan, Member 

Cumberland County Extension Council 

The Cumberland County Extension Council is an organized body of volunteer leaders that counsel with the Extension agents to help identify issues and community needs. The CEC gives support to develop and carry out educational programs that contribute to Cumberland County's social and economic development. The Cumberland County Extension Council is made up of members representing each of the four Extension program areas (Agriculture & Natural Resources, Family & Consumer Sciences, 4-H Youth Development, Community Development), plus the Extension District Board members and members of the Ag Development Board, 4-H Council, Homemaker Council and FCS Advisory Council. 

Currently serving on the Cumberland County Extension Council:

• Amy Morgan, President
• Todd Morgan, Vice President 
• Lori Spears, Secretary