Fayette County Extension District Board:
An organized sub-body of the County Extension Council created by the Lexington-Fayette Urban County Government. The District Board is a body corporate, serving as an agency of the State to manage the affairs of the Fayette County Extension District, whose boundaries are coexistent with the boundaries of the County.

Fayette County Extension Council:
Is an organized body of volunteer leaders that counsels 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 Fayette County's social and economic development.

The Fayette County Extension Council is made up of members representing each of the four Extension programs areas (Agriculture, Home Economics, 4-H/Youth Development, Community Development), plus the Extension District Board members and members of the Agricultural Foundation.