Success Stories By MajorProgram FY2023Jul 1, 2022 - Jun 30, 2023
Healthy Chef Day Camp
Author: Victoria Riehemann
Major Program: Family and Consumer Science
The Bullitt County rate for obesity is above both the state and national levels. These rates are influenced by life-long lifestyle behaviors and choices such as quality of diet and amount of physical activity. According to the Community Assessment Report (2019), members of the Bullitt County community rated different aspects that they wanted to see an increase in. Based on this data, community members wanted to see better use of food safety practices and better skills for selecting and preparing
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2022 Culinary Challenge Program
Author: Isaac Hilpp
Major Program: Family and Consumer Science
Warren County YouthThe Culinary Arts field of employment is one that is rapidly expanding. The employment of chefs and head cooks is projected to grow by 25 percent from 2020 to 2030. This is about 18,000 openings each year for the rest of the decade (US Department of Labor). Kentucky is no exception to this trend with large growth in hospitality and specialty restaurants surrounding the existing tourist industries connected to bourbon and horses. This growth positions young people with a passio
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promoting healthy eating to our youth
Author: Robert Amburgey
Major Program: Family and Consumer Science
The Bath County extension office team partnered with the Bath County Farmers Market to offer the Power of Produce program to youth in Bath County . A grant was secured to provide funding for youth to earn dollars towards the purchase of fresh fruits and vegetable at the farmers market. The Family Resource centers in the county and the Bath County public library promoted and assisted with each day as well. The youth earned their bucks by completing educational programs related
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Continuing the Tradition of Quilting
Author: Melissa Schenck
Major Program: Family and Consumer Science
According to a 2018 study by Walden University, “Occupational therapy research indicated that women used quilt making as therapy during everyday stress and also during times of exceptional stress.” In fact, many researchers consider that heritage arts are utilized as a form of therapy in rural areas where access to mental health resources are less available. Our Master Clothing volunteer as well as several community volunteers sought to continue on the tradition of quilting for
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Success in the Culinary Challenge
Author: Charles Comer
Major Program: Family and Consumer Science
The Culinary Arts field of employment is one that is rapidly expanding. The employment of chefs and head cooks is projected to grow by 25 percent from 2020 to 2030. This is about 18,000 openings each year for the rest of the decade (US Department of Labor). Kentucky is no exception to this trend with large growth in hospitality and specialty restaurants surrounding the existing tourist industries connected to bourbon and horses. This growth positions young people with a passion for the culinary
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Managing Money
Author: Renata Farmer
Major Program: Family and Consumer Science
A recent study from Harris Interactive revealed that 80% of parents believe that their children are being taught personal money matters in school, yet 90% of high school students and 87% of college students say that whatever they know about money they learn from their parents. Statistics find that most children merely imitate the saving and spending habits they see modeled at home. The Knox County 4-H program responded to requests by teachers for consumer programs by collaborating with the Youth
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4-H Family Engagement Nights
Author: Alissa Ackerman
Major Program: Family and Consumer Science
According to Afterschool Alliance, 80 percent of youth spend the majority of their waking hours outside of the classroom setting, and 1 in 5 students are alone after the school day ends. This concern was also voiced by members of the Clay County Extension Council and local Family Resource Centers. The Clay County 4-H program chose to address this issue by hosting 4-H Family Engagement Nights open to all youth throughout the county and their families. Afterschool programs, such as 4-H Family Enga
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Chef School
Author: Kelly Woods
Major Program: Family and Consumer Science
Oldham County 4-H Chef Schools continue to be a valuable educational program, sharing the love and knowledge of cooking is a vital life skill embraced in our community. When the program began, one session was held annually, Oldham County 4-H now has completed 4 four-week Chef Programs this year with 96 youth completing the program and a Chicken BBQ Camp involving 22 young people. Surveys indicated youth learned to: use a knife properly, measure ingredients, crack an egg, prevent tunne
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Pumpkin Days 2022
Author: Jessica Morris
Major Program: Family and Consumer Science
September 28-29, 2022 Pumpkin Days was held at the Robinson Center for Appalachian Resource Sustainability. Youth in Preschool, Headstart, Kindergarten and 1st Grades attended from multiple different counties where they rotated through educational stations, played games, took a hayride to the pumpkin patch and were able to select their own pumpkin to take home. Different SNAP approved pumpkin recipes were made by numerous different SNAP-Ed Assistants, Program Assistants and Agents for the kids i
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Savor the Flavor: Building Flavor with Herbs
Author: Martika McCoy
Major Program: Family and Consumer Science
Research shows that people who prepare and cook meals at home are more likely to eat the recommended fruits, vegetables, lean meats, and whole grains needed in a balanced diet. Building skills and cooking knowledge increases the likelihood that people choose to prepare home-cooked meals.To encourage more home-prepared meals, the Martin County Extension Office hosted the workshop Savor the Flavor: Building Flavor with Herbs. The Savor the Flavor program focused on flavoring dishes with herbs. Ext
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Safe Sitter
Author: Trever Cole
Major Program: Family and Consumer Science
I partnered with Buffalo Trace Health Department to provide a Safe Sitter class to young teens. This course provided training on basic child care, first aid, judgement calls, interview techniques, etc. for teens looking to become certified to baby sit with the program. For the first time offering this course two teens were certified through the program. I also provided Snap Ed recipes for the teens to use as they begin there baby sitting career.
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Food Truck Friday at the Farmers Market
Author: Hunter Carroll
Major Program: Family and Consumer Science
Over the summer of 2022, the ANR and 4-H agents brainstormed, thinking of what would bring in more people to the farmers' market; after much discussion, the agents concluded that one way to attempt to increase numbers at the farmers market is to bring in a different local food truck each week. Jackson County has an outstanding variety of local food trucks to offer the county, including BBQ, Country style, pizza, and traditional food trucks. The agents scheduled a different food truck for eac
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Sensory Day at the County Fair
Author: Christy Eastwood
Major Program: Family and Consumer Science
It is estimated that one in 68 children are now diagnosed with an autism spectrum disorder, and yet, this diagnosis remains as misunderstood as ever. We simply do not live in a society that is accommodating or even accepting of those who are not “neurotypical.” Many adults have fond memories of the county fair, the rides, bright lights, loud music, fair food, and animals. Unfortunately, many children and youth who are autistic are oversensitive to things like noise, crowds, and
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Summer Day Camps Teach Life Skills
Author: Amanda Sublett
Major Program: Family and Consumer Science
Kids are often bored at the end of the summer and parents are looking for educational opportunities to engage them in before returning to school. Over 105 youth participated in one or more of the following six day camps offered in July and August 2022: 4-H Camp in a Day, Fashion Design, Space Exploration, Cooking, Craft and Home Environment. All day camps included a healthy snack and lunch and were provided free of charge to the community. Activities included: learning about the moon and
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4-H Culinary Challenge
Author: Julie Brown
Major Program: Family and Consumer Science
The Culinary Arts field of employment is one that is rapidly expanding. The employment of chefs and head cooks is projected to grow by 25 percent from 2020 to 2030. This is about 18,000 openings each year for the rest of the decade (US Department of Labor). Kentucky is no exception to this trend with large growth in hospitality and specialty restaurants surrounding the existing tourist industries connected to bourbon and horses. This growth positions young people with a passion for the culinary
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4-H Sewing Program Grows
Author: Kelsey Chadwick
Major Program: Family and Consumer Science
The 4-H Sewing program in Graves County is growing by leaps and bounds. Over 15 youth are signed up to sew every week. Five 4-H leaders are instrumental in leading this club. Currently, four of the volunteers hold Purchase Area Master Clothing Volunteer Certification, with the last two being certified this fall. Regional programs have been held recently at the Graves County Extension Office, including the Purchase Area 4-H Fashion Revue and the Upcycling Workshop, which encouraged more youth to
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4-H Salsa Canning
Author: Judy Vaughn
Major Program: Family and Consumer Science
Estill County Family and Consumer Sciences Extension Agent collaborated with 4-H and KEHA leaders to offer food preservation workshops for a total of twelve participants. Participants learned proper hand washing, safe knife skills and measuring skills. One hundred percent of participants accurately prepared food products using the boiling water canning method of preservation.
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Culinary Challenge
Author: Bernita Cheirs
Major Program: Family and Consumer Science
The 4-H Culinary Challenge is a state level event that prepares youth to prepare a dish using specific ingredients for judges. Youth will increase their knowledge of food and nutrition, master kitchen safety skills, use creativity to present food and increase public speaking skills. This year, Fulton County had a team of six (ended with four- one not being of age to compete) to join the culinary challenge program. The meetings began in June and they met two to three times a week for one an
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Better Baking
Author: Sharee Schoonover
Major Program: Family and Consumer Science
A student of the Livingston county 4-H Program has worked hard to exhibit at the state fair each year. Her passion project has been baking. Both she and her mother shared that neither of them feel comfortable performing this task, but through the simplicity of the 4-H recipes and the drive to compete at the state level, BOTH of them were able to try out and learn new skills in the kitchen. Each year of competition the student shred growth, starting out with a white ribbon from the year she mixed
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Mad Hatter Tea Party
Author: Shannon Farrell
Major Program: Family and Consumer Science
Following the 2022 KY Volunteer Forum, one of the Harrison County 4-H volunteers who attended an upcycle tea cup class was inspired to repeat the transformed bird feeder to 4-Hers in Harrison County. She brought the concept to the county’s 4-H agent as an idea for a summer project camp. In developing plans for the day, Harrison County Program Assistant and daughter of the volunteer brainstormed with the agent and volunteer to develop a layered project camp day. The event was called the Mad
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Reality Store 2022
Author: Calyn Colston
Major Program: Family and Consumer Science
In March 2022, Calloway County 4-H hosted a Reality Store financial simulation event for the Murray City and Calloway County 7th and 10th graders. The goal of the event was to increase youth financial awareness and provide them tools to make great life and financial decisions. Each of the four school FRYSC coordinators partnered with Calloway 4-H planning the event and 72 community volunteers from many different businesses and community programs worked the booths. Over the two day event, 317 sev
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Heritage Cooking, Preserving the Tradition with Cast Iron Cooking
Author: Mackenzie Pogue
Major Program: Family and Consumer Science
“There aren’t many things in modern life that are passed down through generations that remain both beautiful and useful.” -Ronni Lundy, an Appalachian Food Historian.Extension's mission is to make a positive difference in the lives of Kentucky citizens through non-formal education for the entire family. Through the Cooking with Cast Iron Series, UK Extension Employees conducted 20 hours of research, shared 16 hours of educational materials, and reached 56 families thro
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4-H Food and Fun
Author: Catherine Webster
Major Program: Family and Consumer Science
4-H Food & Fun was a free at-home cooking program that united families in the kitchen and at the dinner table. The goal of the program was to get young people in the kitchen and preparing home-cooked meals, trying new foods, encouraging family time, developing communications skills, and having fun! The 4-H families who participated received a kitchen utensil kit related to each month's recipes, along with other informational materials. Youth prepared the recipes in the packet as they fol
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4-H Babysitting Clinic at Stuart Pepper Middle School
Author: Deana Reed
Major Program: Family and Consumer Science
Family Magazine reports that 76% of middle school age youth are babysitting either family members or other’s children. Childcare training provides life skills in parenting. Babysitting is often a youth’s first gainful employment experience. The Meade County Cooperative Extension Service 4-H program offered an 8 hour 4-H Babysitting Basics programs at Stuart Pepper Middle School as an afterschool program.This program was a collaborative effort between the Meade County 4-H Youth Develo
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Making Memories in the Kitchen
Author: Christina A. Martin
Major Program: Family and Consumer Science
The Russell County 4-H program offered a series of cooking classes to elementary school youth. The youth learned basic kitchen life skills such as reading a recipe, measuring ingredients, mixing ingredients, using small appliances, using an oven, and cooking/baking safety. Teaching youth to cook not only instills basic skills for living, it also promotes responsibility, healthy eating habits, and self-sufficiency. At the end of the program, the all of the youth indicated that t
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Fresh vs Canned: A Vegetable Lesson with Salsa
Author: Sharayha Clingenpeel
Major Program: Family and Consumer Science
With the request of the Practical Living teacher, a program was created to educate youth on the difference of using fresh verses canned vegetables and how to properly use a knife. A MyPlate lesson was given at the start of the program followed by a knife cutting demonstration. Youth were asked to pick out the right way to hold a knife, then shown the correct way to hold a knife and how to cut a bell pepper. They were divided into three groups: fresh salsa group, canned salsa group, and jar of sa
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"His Garden" Breaks Ground
Author: Martika McCoy
Major Program: Family and Consumer Science
Turkey Church of the Nazarene turned the soil for their community garden, “His Garden,” in April 2022. Around 40 church members began tending to the 4,500-square-foot garden in the spring.The CDC’s High Obesity Program (HOP) grant funds initiatives in Martin County in collaboration with the University of Kentucky’s Extension Program. His Garden is a partnership with the church, University of Kentucky Cooperative Extension Service, Martin County Cooperative Extension, and
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"His Garden" Distribution Event
Author: Martika McCoy
Major Program: Family and Consumer Science
His Garden at Turkey Creek Church of the Nazarene had their first produce distribution today, July 30th. The church gave away 35 bags of beans, 35 bags of potatoes, 42 bags of corn and other miscellaneous vegetables. Members of the church have already donated 120+ hours of timeIt’s a great sense of purpose and meaning to help people that you know are in need and a great sense of fulfillment for us as a church,” said Catron. “But this whole process is not just about us. The UK C
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2 Mile Summer Dash
Author: Martika McCoy
Major Program: Family and Consumer Science
The Martin County Extension Office partnered with the Martin County Public Library to host the “Summer Dash” a 2 mile physical activity event on August 5th. The UK CDC HOP grant funded the event, and provided a free shirt, lanyard, tumbler and various items. The HOP grant initiative aims to improve the physical health of Martin Countians through movement.Forty-five participants walked or ran through the City of Inez in the 2-Mile Summer Dash. The dash began at the extension office as
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Classroom Reality Store brings more of a reality to everyone
Author: Mary McCarty
Major Program: Family and Consumer Science
Pre-covid the Menifee County Resource Center and the Menifee County Extension Office worked together to host a Reality Store for all 6-8th grades in Menifee County Schools. This entailed having 20 plus volunteers in the school for at least half a day. Volunteers would sit a booth that represented a real-life family expense. For example, a booth for a mortgage or for entertainment. When planning reality store for 2022 discussion about the positive and negatives of the event
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Dollars and Sense
Author: Glenna Bentley
Major Program: Family and Consumer Science
Lewis County Central, Garrison, and Tollesboro Elementary 4th and 5th grade students participated in the 4-H Dollars and Sense program during the month of October. The program was offered by the Lewis County 4-H program and the Family Resource Centers at Tollesboro and Central Elemetary. There were approximately 317 students from the three schools that participated in the program and 30 volunteers from the community to help with the program. Dollars and Sens
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4-H Passport Kitchen
Author: Isaac Hilpp
Major Program: Family and Consumer Science
The Kentucky 4-H Passport Kitchen program provided 426 young people from Kentucky the opportunity to experience the food cultures of different countries in a self-paced experience. As part of the 4-H Passport Kitchen program, young people received six country kits in the mail during a six-week window. These kits provided all the needed instructions to complete a recipe, a video explaining the recipe, one ingredient for the recipe, information about the country, and a worksheet to help them explo
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Super Star Chef Club
Author: Alyssa Cox
Major Program: Family and Consumer Science
According to 2017 data from the State of Obesity website, the obesity rate for children ages 10 to 17 in Kentucky is 19.3%. This places Kentucky at third highest in the nation for childhood obesity rates in this age group. In addition, the Rockcastle County Extension Council identified childhood obesity as a grassroots issue facing the community. Recent research has indicated that teaching cooking skills to children encourages healthier food choices, which can lower obesity rates. In an effort t
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Harlan County 4-H Reality Store
Author: Raymond Cox
Major Program: Family and Consumer Science
The Harlan County 4-H Agent, Program Assistants, Agriculture Agent, and Program Assistants, in collaboration with the Challenge Academy, Harlan County and Harlan Independent School Family Resource Centers conducted the 25th Annual 2 day 4-H Reality Store in November at the Extension Depot to provide youth skills, education and a hands-on approach to career choices and financial management. Approximately 450 9th grade students attended from Harlan County High School, the Challenge Academy and Har
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KY 4-H Passport Kitchen – Meade County Successes
Author: Deana Reed
Major Program: Family and Consumer Science
The Kentucky 4-H Passport Kitchen program provided 426 young people from Kentucky the opportunity to experience the food cultures of different countries in a self-paced experience. As part of the 4-H Passport Kitchen program, young people received six country kits in the mail during a six-week window. These kits provided all the needed instructions to complete a recipe, a video explaining the recipe, one ingredient for the recipe, information about the country, and a worksheet to help them explo
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Passport Kitchen Program
Author: Mary Beth Riley
Major Program: Family and Consumer Science
Kentucky 4-H Passport Kitchen Program. The Kentucky 4-H Passport Kitchen program provided 426 young people from Kentucky the opportunity to experience the food cultures of different countries in a self-paced experience. As part of the 4-H Passport Kitchen program, young people received six country kits and participated in an in-person program at the Lyon County Extension Office during a six-week window. These kits provided all the needed instructions to complete a recipe, a video expl
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Passport Kitchen
Author: Mary Anne Garnett
Major Program: Family and Consumer Science
Kentucky 4-H Passport Kitchen Program. The Kentucky 4-H Passport Kitchen program provided 426 young people from Kentucky the opportunity to experience the food cultures of different countries in a self-paced experience. As part of the 4-H Passport Kitchen program, young people received six country kits in the mail during a six-week window. These kits provided all the needed instructions to complete a recipe, a video explaining the recipe, one ingredient for the recipe, information abo
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Passport Kitchen
Author: Amanda Clark
Major Program: Family and Consumer Science
Kentucky 4-H Passport Kitchen Program. The Kentucky 4-H Passport Kitchen program provided 426 young people from Kentucky the opportunity to experience the food cultures of different countries in a self-paced experience. As part of the 4-H Passport Kitchen program, young people received six country kits in the mail during a six-week window. These kits provided all the needed instructions to complete a recipe, a video explaining the recipe, one ingredient for the recipe, information abo
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Babysitting Day Camp- Summer 2022
Author: Calyn Colston
Major Program: Family and Consumer Science
In Fall of 2021, many members of the Calloway County 4-H Council expressed an interest in 4-H providing babysitting curriculum to the youth of our county during a program brainstorming activity. The Council thought it would be especially relevant during summer when older youth are out of school and could help provide child care for younger youth, especially siblings. So, in July of 2022 Calloway 4-H offered a two day Babysitting Day Camp where youth ages 10-16 attended to complete 4-H Babysittin
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Kentucky 4-H Passport Kitchen Program.
Author: Sarah Redmon
Major Program: Family and Consumer Science
The Kentucky 4-H Passport Kitchen program provided 426 young people from Kentucky the opportunity to experience the food cultures of different countries in a self-paced experience. As part of the 4-H Passport Kitchen program, young people received six country kits in the mail during a six-week window. These kits provided all the needed instructions to complete a recipe, a video explaining the recipe, one ingredient for the recipe, information about the country, and a worksheet to help them explo
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Passport Kitchen Program
Author: Victoria Riehemann
Major Program: Family and Consumer Science
The Kentucky 4-H Passport Kitchen program provided 426 young people from Kentucky the opportunity to experience the food cultures of different countries in a self-paced experience. As part of the 4-H Passport Kitchen program, young people received six country kits in the mail during a six-week window. These kits provided all the needed instructions to complete a recipe, a video explaining the recipe, one ingredient for the recipe, information about the country, and a worksheet to help them explo
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Exploration of Cultures through the 4-H Passport Kitchen
Author: Charles Comer
Major Program: Family and Consumer Science
The Kentucky 4-H Passport Kitchen program provided 426 young people from Kentucky the opportunity to experience the food cultures of different countries in a self-paced experience. As part of the 4-H Passport Kitchen program, young people received six country kits in the mail during a six-week window. These kits provided all the needed instructions to complete a recipe, a video explaining the recipe, one ingredient for the recipe, information about the country, and a worksheet to help them explo
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4-H Food & Fun Program Connects Local Farm Fresh Food & Learning in the Kitchen
Author: Anna Meador
Major Program: Family and Consumer Science
4-H Food & Fun was a free at-home cooking program that united families in the kitchen and at the dinner table. The goal of the program was to get young people in the kitchen and preparing home-cooked meals, trying new foods, encouraging family time, developing communications skills, and having fun!The 4-H families who participated received a kitchen utensil kit related to each month's recipes, along with other informational materials. Youth prepared the recipes in the packet as they foll
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Budgeting Program
Author: Brian Good
Major Program: Family and Consumer Science
According to a 2022 report by Wallet Literacy, Kentucky ranks 35th overall in the nation in financial literacy, while being ranked 50th in financial knowledge and education. Much of what youth learn about consumerism begins at an early age. Bell County 4-H offers financial literacy and budgeting programs to local schools. One such program was recently conducted with senior classmen at Middlesboro High School. Prior to the program, the Bell County 4-H assessed the students on their spending habit
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Reality Store
Author: Patrick Allen
Major Program: Family and Consumer Science
Reality Store:Reality Store is a program designed to teach students the importance of education by placing them in the shoes of an adult for a shot time. Students are given a scenario that includes a career, salary, expenses, children, and the ability to make decisions on purchasing everyday items. The concept behind the program is to show youth the importance of having certificates that show there are qualified to carry out the tasks being asked from an employer. This program teaches youth that
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Manners Matter
Author: Alissa Ackerman
Major Program: Family and Consumer Science
According to the National Education Association, teaching manners and etiquette at an early age is crucial in order for youth to have a successful future. Many children do not have the opportunity at home to learn this skill, which leaves educators and other organizations with the responsibility to instill this important life skill in youth.When discussing the needs of students in the local school system, the 4-H Manners Program is requested on a regular basis more and more each year. This
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Ky 4-H Passport Kitchen Program
Author: Lisa Hagman
Major Program: Family and Consumer Science
The Kentucky 4-H Passport Kitchen program provided 426 young people from Kentucky the opportunity to experience the food cultures of different countries in a self-paced experience. As part of the 4-H Passport Kitchen program, young people received six country kits in the mail during a six-week window. These kits provided all the needed instructions to complete a recipe, a video explaining the recipe, one ingredient for the recipe, information about the country, and a worksheet to help them explo
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Kentucky Passport Kitchen
Author: Chanda Hall
Major Program: Family and Consumer Science
The Kentucky 4-H Passport Kitchen program provided 426 young people from Kentucky the opportunity to experience the food cultures of different countries in a self-paced experience. As part of the 4-H Passport Kitchen program, young people received six country kits in the mail during a six-week window. These kits provided all the needed instructions to complete a recipe, a video explaining the recipe, one ingredient for the recipe, information about the country, and a worksheet to help them explo
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Passport Kitchen
Author: Britney Poe
Major Program: Family and Consumer Science
Passport Kitchen is a 4-H initiative to open up the minds of our youth to global opportunities without having to leave our own kitchens. UK has provided recipes for 6 different countries along with interesting facts and tutorials. Robertson County has put it's own positive spin on the program. We offer this as an in-person monthly program with each encounter being a new country. Mexico was our first stop. We watched a National Geographic for Kids video on Mexico and learned about the cu
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Kentucky 4-H Passport Kitchen Program
Author: Lisa Dodson
Major Program: Family and Consumer Science
The Kentucky 4-H Passport Kitchen program provided 426 young people from Kentucky the opportunity to experience the food cultures of different countries in a self-paced experience. As part of the 4-H Passport Kitchen program, young people received six country kits in the mail during a six-week window. These kits provided all the needed instructions to complete a recipe, a video explaining the recipe, one ingredient for the recipe, information about the country, and a worksheet to help them explo
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Kentucky 4-H Passport Kitchen Program
Author: David Embrey
Major Program: Family and Consumer Science
The Kentucky 4-H Passport Kitchen program provided 426 young people from Kentucky the opportunity to experience the food cultures of different countries in a self-paced experience. As part of the 4-H Passport Kitchen program, young people received six country kits in the mail during a six-week window. These kits provided all the needed instructions to complete a recipe, a video explaining the recipe, one ingredient for the recipe, information about the country, and a worksheet to help them explo
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4-H It's Your Reality Financial Literacy
Author: Dora Centers
Major Program: Family and Consumer Science
In a collaborative effort, Knott County 4-H, Knott Co Board of Education, KCCHS, Beaver, Carr Creek, Cordia, Emmalena, Hindman, and Jones Fork Elementary schools through their Family Youth Resource Service Coordinators participated in University of Kentucky’s 2022-23“It’s Your Reality” program. The program focus is financial literacy and life skills Knott County’s 8th grade students participate annually in the event. Our Teen volunteers are essentia
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Kentucky 4-H Passport Kitchen Program.
Author: Sue Ann McCandless
Major Program: Family and Consumer Science
The Kentucky 4-H Passport Kitchen program provided 426 young people from Kentucky the opportunity to experience the food cultures of different countries in a self-paced experience. As part of the 4-H Passport Kitchen program, young people received six country kits in the mail during a six-week window. These kits provided all the needed instructions to complete a recipe, a video explaining the recipe, one ingredient for the recipe, information about the country, and a worksheet to help them explo
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Youth at the Market
Author: Renata Farmer
Major Program: Family and Consumer Science
According to the 2020-2025 Dietary Guidelines for Americans, a person should consume fruits and vegetables daily as part of a healthy eating pattern to reduce their risk for chronic diseases such as, cardiovascular disease, type 2 diabetes, some cancers and obesity. According to the CDC, children are eating more fruit, but their fruit and vegetable intake is still too low. Recommendations by the USDA, range from 1-2 cups for fruits and 1-3 cups for vegetables. In Knox County, Kentucky, the
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Tis the Season of Learning
Author: Caleb Bell
Major Program: Family and Consumer Science
The holiday season brings joy and, with the help of the Cooperative Extension Service, education. Sixteen McCracken County 4-Hers spent a day lending Santa a hand in preparation for the 25th. They engaged in spreading cheer by baking, caroling, and crafting.Proper food handling, measuring techniques and kitchen safety were top priorities during the McCracken County 4-H Santa’s Elves Workshop. The day could not have been possible without the help of volunteers. Two “head elves”
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Sewing Frenzy
Author: Kelly Woods
Major Program: Family and Consumer Science
Sewing skills build confidence, patience, creativity, problem solving and motor skills. Oldham County has two newly certified Master Clothing Volunteers who are working along side Extension Staff to offer three four week 4-H sewing sessions. Members learned to thread a sewing machine, strengthened motor skills by cutting fabric, mastered pinning and measuring techniques, and conquered utilizing the seam ripper. Program participants indicated 88% learned the parts of the machine, controlled
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The Passport to the World Begins at the Family Table
Author: Tyrone Gentry
Major Program: Family and Consumer Science
The Kentucky 4-H Passport Kitchen program provided 426 young people from Kentucky the opportunity to experience the food cultures of different countries in a self-paced experience. As part of the 4-H Passport Kitchen program, young people received six country kits in the mail during a six-week window. These kits provided all the needed instructions to complete a recipe, a video explaining the recipe, one ingredient for the recipe, information about the country, and a workshee
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4-H Embroidery Workshops
Author: Sherri Farley
Major Program: Family and Consumer Science
Campbell County 4-H offered a Stamped Embroidery workshop for youth. Fourteen youth participated and 6 volunteer adults assisted. The youth learned and practiced 3 stitches to become familiar with threading a needle and basic embroidery skills before beginning their project. When they felt comfortable, they started on a basic design. Several completed their hoop that night. A second workshop was held 2 weeks later for those who wanted to complete their project and begin another one with 2
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Reality Store
Author: Glenna Bentley
Major Program: Family and Consumer Science
The Lewis County Extension Office collaborated with the Youth Services Center to conduct the program Reality Store with 8th grade students at the Lewis County Middle School. There were 129 participants in the program. It was important to do the program because youth need to learn skills that will help them when they get out of school and need to make decisions on how to spend their money. “Kentucky 4-H believes that all youth should have opportunities for positive youth
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Holiday Baking Class
Author: Bernita Cheirs
Major Program: Family and Consumer Science
According to Illinois Extension, Cooking With Children, cooking with children is a great way to encourage trying new foods and a way to develop important life skills at a young age and become independent later in life. The FCS agent and 4-H agent decided to host a day baking class for ages eight to twelve years old for two different days. Classes filled up really quickly because it was held over Christmas break.The classes consisted of food and kitchen safety, following directions (measuring, re
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Cooking Success
Author: Leslea Barnes
Major Program: Family and Consumer Science
With a shifting of focus to what our High School Family and Consumer Sciences programs are teaching at our high school, there was a void in providing culinary/cooking education to students at Crittenden County High School. With that in mind, a partnership formed with the 21st Century Learning Program and county 4-H Youth Development Agent Leslea Barnes. A 6 week, beginner cooking course was created to provide students with basic cooking skills such as knife and food safety as well as providing s
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Put a pin in it! We're done!
Author: Rebecca Stahler
Major Program: Family and Consumer Science
“Learning by doing" has been the fundamental principle of 4-H since its inception. Projects are a major curriculum emphasis. Since 1912, projects have diversified from the basic corn, pigs, tomatoes, flowers, sewing, and canning topics to more than 100 project areas (Extension Committee on Organization and Policy,.1985). A project is one method for teaching members many new skills. Members set goals; make decisions; learn; evaluate; and complete specific projects.Project c
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Reality Store for Menifee County Alternative School
Author: Mary Lawson
Major Program: Family and Consumer Science
I reached out to Menifee County School Districts Alternative School teacher, Frankie Spencer. Mr. Spencer is a former substance abuse and drug prevention counselor as well as a support specialist for troubled kids. Mr. Spencer ask if I would come talk to his students, I spoke with them about current and future job opportunities. I also presented the reality store program, I walked them through the program and ask them what they new of adult life. Most students were surprised, some not. I felt th
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Passport Kitchen
Author: Susan Campbell
Major Program: Family and Consumer Science
The Kentucky 4-H Passport Kitchen program provided 426 young people from Kentucky the opportunity to experience the food cultures of different countries in a self-paced experience. As part of the 4-H Passport Kitchen program, young people received six country kits in the mail during a six-week window. These kits provided all the needed instructions to complete a recipe, a video explaining the recipe, one ingredient for the recipe, information about the country, and a worksheet to help them
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4-H Reality Store
Author: Staci Thrasher
Major Program: Family and Consumer Science
Traditionally, the Fleming County 4-H Program hosts the “Welcome to Reality” Reality Store for the entire 5th and 7th grades in the community. After an almost three year hiatus due to Covid-19 and subsequent protocols, our community was able to finally come together to host the event in November of 2022 for all 7th and 8th grade students. The current Fleming County Middle School population were the first students to never have participated in the in-person event since three we
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Learning to Sew
Author: Carrie Derossett
Major Program: Family and Consumer Science
Kentucky 4-H believes that all youth should have opportunities for positive youth development in our four guiding concepts: mastery, belonging, independence, and generosity. The 4-H sewing project fosters mastery by learning to operate a sewing machine or serger, sew a straight seam and smooth curves, and construct casings; belonging by being part of a group; independence by learning skills that can be used throughout life; and generosity by sharing sewn items with others and helping others
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Kentucky 4-H Passport Kitchen Program
Author: Kelly Smith
Major Program: Family and Consumer Science
The Kentucky 4-H Passport Kitchen program provided 426 young people from Kentucky the opportunity to experience the food cultures of different countries in a self-paced experience. As part of the 4-H Passport Kitchen program, young people received six country kits in the mail during a six-week window. These kits provided all the needed instructions to complete a recipe, a video explaining the recipe, one ingredient for the recipe, information about the country, and a worksheet to help them explo
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4-H Youth becoming agents of change in community food insecurity through 4-H Cooking program
Author: Sarah Redmon
Major Program: Family and Consumer Science
The Scott County 4-H Cooking program is exploring how 4-H youth in Scott County can become agents of change to address community food insecurity and other food systems issues in Scott County. Food insecurity is linked to many social and developmental issues for kids, including poor performance in schools and risky behaviors. By incorporating our already strong existing 4-H Cooking program the 4-H Agent included lessons that help youth learn about food systems issues and think about how they can
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Christian County 4-H Sewing Program
Author: Katie Mills
Major Program: Family and Consumer Science
4-H programs would not be possible without the hard work and dedication of volunteers from the community. Christian County is able to offer a 4-H Sewing Project because of a wonderful volunteer that is also a Master Clothing Volunteer. The volunteer has set a plan to have youth learn the basics of sewing, how to use a sewing machine, and create projects that can be entered into the Western Kentucky State Fair. The first meeting was a success with twelve youth in attendance willing to learn and a
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A SPIN On Home Economics
Author: Patrice Thompson
Major Program: Family and Consumer Science
In 2021, I began a cooking program at Western Middle school, with 60 kids participating throughout the school year in groups it proved to be extremely successful. Western Middle School is located in the historic Portland neighborhood of Louisville, Jefferson County, Kentucky. At the conclusion of the program, the Family Resource Coordinator and I met to discuss the needs to the youth and strategized on how to address some of the gaps in regards to life skills that the kids have so the needs coul
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Spring into Green
Author: Kelly Alsip
Major Program: Family and Consumer Science
Spring into Green has been a long-established area-wide program in the Purchase Area. This event brings participants from all eight counties to gain new information from educational workshops and demonstrations. The event was hosted virtually last year, and participants were excited to have the event back in person for 2022. Spring into Green: In the Garden edition, was hosted by the Purchase Area Family and Consumer Science agents at the Graves County Extension Office. Speakers at this year&rsq
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Plushie Making
Author: Rebecca Hayes
Major Program: Family and Consumer Science
I taught a workshop at 4-H Teen Summit. I taught plushie making. The youth learned basic sewing skills and completed a stuffed cactus. They learned a basic hand-sewn stitch, how to knot the thread, how to thread a needle, and how to take their time and take frequent breaks if needed.There was one youth that really excelled. They took the class, kept getting frustrated, couldn't quite grasp the sewing concept, and left with a cactus that had big holes where the stuffing was coming out, and we
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2023 Reality Store Program
Author: Mary Beth Riley
Major Program: Family and Consumer Science
An article written publish on youth.gov stated that “a survey of 15-year-olds in the United States found that 18 percent of respondents did not learn fundamental financial skills that are often applied in everyday situations, such as building a simple budget, comparison shopping, and understanding an invoice.” As the Lyon County 4-H Youth Development Agent I believe that it is my job to make certain that the youth in Lyon County learn and practice fundamental skills such as fin
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I Pledge … My Health to Better Living
Author: Christina A. Martin
Major Program: Family and Consumer Science
Nutrition education and healthy lifestyles were identified by local leadership councils to be an educational priority for youth to help combat obesity crisis in the state. According to the Trust for America’s Healthy Survey and the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation, Kentucky’s obesity rate for children ages 10-17 has increased to over 21%. Instructing children with the aspects of healthy nutritional choices at a young age is critical to addressing issues of weight. The
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Reality Store
Author: Stephen Conrad
Major Program: Family and Consumer Science
As a society we have not been very successful in teaching our youth the value of money or passing along the concept of "saving for a rainy day". Because of this, most of our students don’t know how to make financial decisions necessary to survive. Our school systems recognize this trend but has little or no time to spend on money management due to core content obligations. To help them with this need, The Boone County Cooperative Extension Service held a Reality Store at s
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It's Your Reality
Author: Joe Maynard
Major Program: Family and Consumer Science
According to City-Data.com only 54% of Martin County citizens have a high school diploma, 37% live in poverty and only 25% hold jobs. Of the people employed, the median household income is only $21,859 compared to $40,267 for the state of Kentucky. Due to facts like these and others, the 4-H council along with teachers and administrators at Martin County High School put a lot of effort into hosting “It’s Your Reality”. Due to Covid restrictions the program has been on a 3
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Dollars and Sense
Author: Madalyn Hale
Major Program: Family and Consumer Science
Each year the 6th grade students at Baker Intermediate School in Winchester, KY participate in the 4-H Dollars and Sense Program. This program includes a pre-lesson and a hands-on activity where the youth learn about the difference in wants and needs, making financial decisions, budgeting basics, and more. In previous years, the teachers have been tasked with presenting the pre-lesson to their classes at some point before the program. This year, I asked if 4-H could do the pre-lesson with the yo
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Reality Store for High School Seniors
Author: Mary Lawson
Major Program: Family and Consumer Science
The Reality Store program, where students and young adults can get a glimpse of what future responsibilities can look like. Allowing students to think critically, practice decision making, and get a better understanding of what adulthood will intel depending on their life choices. The 4-H reality store program is usually allotted with grades sixth through eighth. This time we introduced the reality store program to high school seniors. We thought students would benefit from this program consider
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Sewing 101
Author: Lisa Jones
Major Program: Family and Consumer Science
Learning how to sew is a practical exercise in engineering and construction. Studies have revealed that students who learned to sew even a simple project displayed an increase in creativity after the activity. This skill can also provide a fulfilling and stress-relieving hobby for those who learn it. During the program, youth received an introduction to sewing and learned basic hand stitches and embroidery techniques. After learning parts of the sewing machine, they were instructed on how to sew
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4-Hers Learn Money Matters
Author: Regina Browning
Major Program: Family and Consumer Science
According to 2021 Experian data, the average American holds a debt balance of $96,371. Young people will pick up and emulate the relationship with money and spending habits of the adults in their lives. This may set them up for lifelong financial struggles. A 2017 T. Rowe Price Survey stated that 69% of parents admit they are reluctant about broaching the topic of finances with their children. To help set kids on the right path, Shelby County 4-H provided a
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Community Garden
Author: Shelley Crawford
Major Program: Family and Consumer Science
The Trigg County Cooperative Extension Service in partnership with the Trigg County Senior Citizens Center have worked to provide our community members with many opportunities to improve their quality of life by encouraging healthy habits. One of these projects is a community garden located by the pavilion at the senior center.2022 will be the seventh year of the garden project started at the Trigg County Senior Citizens center. The project began with an idea and a trailer load
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4-H Food Series
Author: Kellsey Agnew
Major Program: Family and Consumer Science
Cooking is a great opportunity for family bonding, and it opens the door for discussion, creativity, and learning. Preparing a meal provides new tasks that are not too difficult for a young person to accomplish under proper supervision. Cooking activities help build both fine and gross motor skills. Whisking, cutting, or measuring with teaspoons and tablespoons gives practice to wrist and finger muscles. Stirring, pouring, and ladling uses shoulder and arm muscles associated with gross moto
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4-H Sewing club
Author: Sherri Farley
Major Program: Family and Consumer Science
Campbell County 4-H Sewing club had a great first year under the leadership of a new volunteer, Stacey Linder. She helped six 4-H'ers have confidence in using a sewing machine and finishing multiple projects including hand sewing a pin cushion, making a garment, sewing a tote bag or neck pillow, and learning the parts of a sewing machine. All six youth showed interest in exhibiting their garments in the county fair later this summer. Stacey has shown interest in teaching a camp counselo
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A Small Glimpse of Reality
Author: Kindra Jones
Major Program: Family and Consumer Science
The Reality Store program works to teach students life skills, the importance of valuing their education and how the effects life choices can impact their futures. In Grayson County, the 4-H Agent works directly with the Life Skills teachers at the middle school and has turned the booths and options in to a packet for the students to work through. The agent and teachers have tied the "Reality Check" to the financial unit taught in the classroom each nine weeks, giving the agent an oppo
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Financial Simulation Changes Perspectives
Author: Casey Townsend
Major Program: Family and Consumer Science
According to NextGen Personal Finance, Only 16.4% of students are required to take a personal finance class. Also, the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation's National Survey of Banked and Unbanked Households indicated that approximately 17.9% of American households are underbanked. In fact, households headed by 15-24 years old are almost twice as likely to be unbanked. USA today indicated that 48% percent of all Americans aged 18 to 30 have zero in retirements savings. Thi
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Cooking 101
Author: Casey Townsend
Major Program: Family and Consumer Science
According to Gifted and Enrichment Coordinator, Gretchen Vaught, Second Street School has Title I status with 100% students receiving free lunch. The Rosenwald Center for 4-H Youth Development gives youth the opportunity to explore lessons in Family and Consumer Sciences. In the state of Kentucky many middle schools do not offer courses in Family and Consumer Sciences. Second Street School is one of those schools. To expose youth to nutrition education opportunities, a 3-month
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Dollars & Sense
Author: Julia Wilson
Major Program: Family and Consumer Science
According to the 2019 Community Needs Assessment, one of the top issues for Hart County were more youth life skills training (money management, life decision making) To help in this areas all 5th grade youth participated in the Dollars and Sense Program during the 2022-2023 school year. Hart County had over 150 youth who participated in the Dollars and Sense Program. Members of the Hart County 4-H Teen Club volunteered as booth workers at each of the five elementary schools
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Virtual Cooking
Author: Kindra Jones
Major Program: Family and Consumer Science
Returning back to ‘normal’ programming has been wonderful in the 4-H world, but there are some programs that have continued to work in a virtual manner. After much debate, the Grayson County 4-H Agent has continued to do cooking virtually through the 2023 program year. Pros for continued virtual cooking include: 1) allows youth to become more comfortable cooking in their home kitchen and learning to use their home tools; it also allows them to cook by themselves with parent monitorin
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Manners 101
Author: Rebecca Miller
Major Program: Family and Consumer Science
Please and thank you goes a long way in today’s society. With the rising use of cell phones, texting and social media, kids spend more time looking at their phones instead of the people with them at the dinner table with. The Bell County Extension Council, FCS Advisory Council and a local school district felt it was important to teach kids the importance of manners and how to act in different social setting, whether it be at home or in public.The Family and Consumer Science Agent and progr
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Youth Learn to Sew on a Button
Author: Lee Ann McCuiston
Major Program: Family and Consumer Science
Sewing on a button is a small five-minute fix if you know how to do it, but so many people in today's world haven't been taught the simple task. It just takes a needle, some thread and a little "Know-how" and you can replace that button and get another year or two out of your favorite pants or shirt. Mend your clothes, and you’ll keep them out of the landfill and in your closet. Resist fast fashion and the culture of disposable everything, and you’ll save both
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Senior Chef
Author: Amanda Clark
Major Program: Family and Consumer Science
The problemAccording to the American Heart Association, teaching youth how to prepare their own food will give them a skill they can use for a lifetime, they will be more likely to eat healthier as adults, and build self- confidence.The educational program responseSenior Chef was a year long program in Fayette County. The group met once a month for 2 hours each time. They learned how to prepare healthy main course meals and a dessert. Many of the teens had never participated in a cooking club be
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Basic Economics
Author: Stephen Conrad
Major Program: Family and Consumer Science
.Teachers have communicated a need for help with financial education lessons for 5th grade students. The teachers state they are pushed for time and resources in preparing their students for this portion of the state test. To help with this need, The Boone County Cooperative Extension Service offered a series of lessons on money and economics for 88 5th graders. Topics covered were needs vs wants, scarcity, money, opportunity costs and delayed gratification, comparative shoppin
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Crossroads Elementary Healthy Eating Day Camp
Author: Samantha Gamblin
Major Program: Family and Consumer Science
According to the Community Assessment Data for Bullitt County (2019), many members of the community want to see an increase in selecting and preparing healthier food options. On a scale of 1-4, with 1 being least important and 4 being very important, this issue was given a 3.48. To aid with this issue, the Bullitt County 4-H agents partnered with Crossroads Elementary School to lead a group of youth aged 7-12 in an interactive day camp that was focused on healthier eating habits.During this day
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4-H Economics
Author: Lora Stewart
Major Program: Family and Consumer Science
The Gallatin County Cooperative Extension Service 4-H Agent, Lora Stewart collaborated with the Gallatin County Upper Elementary Librarian and the 5th grade teachers to conduct Mini Society, an economic program to help children understand the American Enterprise System once a month throughout the school year. The program reached 100 upper elementary students (5th grade). They created their own “society” with their own town name, mayor, treasurer, and money cutter. They d
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Life Skills with Bryan Station & Crawford Middle School
Author: Kennedy Hannah
Major Program: Family and Consumer Science
Life skills are essential for a successful life and teaching them can help prepare students for the challenges they will face in the future. Lacking life skills can impact how you feel about yourself, your emotional balance,The educational program response. Practicing life skills help foster a greater level of independence, confidence, and self-esteem supporting the student throughout life. Learning life skills helps our children create better futures for themselves and society. Positive outcome
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Grilling Class
Author: Trever Cole
Major Program: Family and Consumer Science
With the 4th of July approaching I held a class on grilling safety for youth. This class broke down the common components of propane and charcoal grills as well as safety types for each. The Participants then tried two samples of pork tenderloin one cooked on propane the other charcoal. They then practiced what they learned cooking their own lunch on a charcoal grill. The goal of this was to increase knowledge of grill safety for youth that can be applied for the holiday and the rest of summer.
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Babysitting Clinic
Author: Joyce Doyle
Major Program: Family and Consumer Science
Since school is out for the summer, many parents are seeking for someone to watch their children. I had two 4-H members who called and ask if I would offer a babysitting clinic including CPR certification. I reached out to see how many youth would like to take a babysitting class and had a lot of interest. After calling two agencies, I scheduled the CPR class with our local health department. The final list of participants was only eight but those eight was eager to get s
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4-H Baking School
Author: Joni Phelps
Major Program: Family and Consumer Science
Baking combines elements of both an art and a science. It is accurate in addition to being intuitive. Baking requires only a few basic components, including flour, leavening agents, milk, salt, and other common pantry items. When put together, these components create something that is not only beautifully complicated but also extremely delectable. Each year, participants in the 4-H Program in Livingston County put in a lot of effort to prepare exhibits that they can brin
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Make and Take
Author: Rebecca Hayes
Major Program: Family and Consumer Science
Carter County Extension Council members, leaders, and staff identified a need to recruit new clientele in Carter County. As a result of the pandemic and agent vacancies face-to-face participation in programs had decreased. Carter County Agents wanted to develop programs that would be of interest to people of all ages and help bring new participants to the Extension Office. The goal was to have a schedule of classes that were not limited to farmers, 4-H, and Homemaker members. I
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Pedaling Good Nutrition & Active Health 2nd Edition
Author: Charles Comer
Major Program: Family and Consumer Science
According to the 2021 Annual Supplemental Nutrition Education Program Report for Kentucky, today, 60% of all Americans live with at least one chronic disease. These include heart disease and stroke, cancer, and diabetes. These diseases are all associated with obesity and physical inactivity. In 2020, Kentucky ranks in the top five states in the country for obesity with a rate of 36.6% for adults. The percentage of physically inactive Kentuckians is 32%, ranking it in the to
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Childhood obesity
Author: Glenna Bentley
Major Program: Family and Consumer Science
The problemAccording to the Foundation for a Healthy Kentucky, 25.5% of youth ages 10-17 have obesity, giving Kentucky a ranking of 2 among the 50 states and the District of Columbia." Since healthy lifestyles choices is part of the Lewis County plan of work it was decided to do programming on eating healthy during 4-H club meetings. The educational program responseDuring the monthly club meeting with 4th, 5th, and 6th grade students the Lewis County Extension Office
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Sewing for the Day
Author: Katie Mills
Major Program: Family and Consumer Science
Christian County has some wonderful volunteers that are always wanting to volunteer to help the youth in the county. They want to be able to share their talents with others and help them grow in a new skill. There are many youth in Christian County that want to learn how to skill and were eager to learn how to sew. Sewing is something many youth do not know how to do, but could benefit from it. Whether this includes sewing on a button, hemming pants, or making a bag, it is beneficial to have thi
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Girls Empowered and Motivated to Succeed (GEMS)
Author: Krista Perry
Major Program: Family and Consumer Science
Girls Empowered and Motivated to Succeed (GEMS) is a program in Henry County for 5th grade girls held after school. The program was designed to prepare young ladies for the next chapter of education and the challenges they will face with beginning a new school. The program consisted of 12 participants who met weekly to learn about empowerment and how being motivated can make them successful. The Henry County Cooperative Extension Service was asked to provide hands-on lessons for thes
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4-H Cooking Programs Encourage Participants to Try New Things
Author: Stacey Potts
Major Program: Family and Consumer Science
4-H Cooking programs are a very popular request for after-school programs and clubs in Daviess County. According to the American Heart Association, teaching youth how to prepare their own food will give them a skill they can use for a lifetime, they will be more likely to eat healthier as adults and build self- confidence. (Cooking With Your Children; Web MD; May 30, 2008.) 4-H Cooking programs give youth the very appealing opportunity to cook and eat, while providing Cooperation Ext
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Sewing Helps with Fine Motor Skills
Author: Stacey Potts
Major Program: Family and Consumer Science
“Sewing is a discipline that helps develop self-esteem, confidence, focus, patience, fine motor skills, problem solving, process thinking and visualization. Additionally, sewing encourages creative ability.” (The Creative Art of Sewing; www. NorthJersey.com; September 13, 2012.) Seven Daviess County 4-H’ers participated in a Sewing Day Camp where they made a pillowcase and the Go Green Totebag from Unit 1: Let’s Learn to Sew. Four of the participants had very
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Stitched Smiles: Empowering Youth to Bring Joy to Nursing Home Residents
Author: Lisa Jones
Major Program: Family and Consumer Science
The 4H program is teaching young people valuable home economics skills that are becoming less common nowadays. According to the Daily Mail, 7 out of 10 youth don't know how to sew a button. Through the program, they are learning to use sewing machines, identify machine parts, use an iron, follow patterns, and sew straight seams. They even made pillowcases with sleeves and bodies to practice their skills. The group has planned to sew over 90 pillowcases for a local nursing home as a service p
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Babysitting Academy 2023
Author: Alyssa Cox
Major Program: Family and Consumer Science
Today’s parents are stretched thin for childcare between heavy workloads, single parenting in many cases, elder caregiving, and children’s out-of-school activities. Family members are often too busy or live too far away to lend a hand with childcare. Certified childcare centers are not affordable, especially for single income households. They are often shut down due to illness and being short-staffed.In rural communities, it is difficult for high school aged youth to find employment
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Super Star Chef
Author: Catherine Webster
Major Program: Family and Consumer Science
According to 2017 data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention website, the obesity rate for children ages 9-12 in Kentucky is 20.2%. Recent research has indicated that teaching cooking skills to children encourages healthier food choices, which can lower obesity rates. In an effort to address this problem, the Simpson County 4-H Youth Development offered several opportunities for youth to learn cooking skills this year. The 4-H Youth Development and Family & Consumer Scien
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Superstar Chef Camp
Author: Nancy Doyle
Major Program: Family and Consumer Science
According to 2017 data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention website, the obesity rate for children ages 9-12 in Kentucky is 20.2%. Recent research has indicated that teaching cooking skills to children encourages healthier food choices, which can lower obesity rates. In an effort to address this problem, this summer the Simpson County 4-H Youth Development and Family & Consumer Sciences Extension Agents along with the Franklin-Simpson Schools Community Education Director prese
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Extending 4-H Programming to Underserved Areas
Author: Terence Clemons
Major Program: Family and Consumer Science
-The problemThis county's estimated population (as of July 1, 2021) is 12,778 with 4,885 households, which average 2.53 people. The population makeup is White Only (96.3%), Black (1.4%), and Hispanic Origin (1.7%) . Females make up 50.6% of the population. One hundred percent of the population is rural. Median Household Income is $44,893 with 22.5% of the population below poverty level. 79.3% of the the county population are high school or equivalent graduates, with 15.5 % Bachelor'
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Spring into Green Garden Edition
Author: Kelly Alsip
Major Program: Family and Consumer Science
Spring into Green has been a long-established area-wide program in the Purchase Area. This event brings participants from all eight counties to gain new information from educational workshops and demonstrations. The event was hosted virtually last year, and participants were excited to have the event back in person for 2022. Spring into Green: In the Garden edition, was hosted by the Purchase Area Family and Consumer Science agents at the Graves County Extension Office. Speakers at this year&rsq
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