4-H Middle School Health with former 4-H member

Author: Diane Kelley

Major Program: Health & Wellbeing

The U.K., Cooperative Extension Service and a former Kenton County 4-H member who is a current middle school teacher planned and executed educational programs for middle school health students in Kenton County.  The Kenton County Extension Council, the 4-H Council, and the 2023 Expansion and Review committee surveys identified health among youth as an important life skill and the 4-H program should continue to provide educational opportunities.  The U.K. CES 4-H agent (Kelley) cooperat

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F.I.E.S.T.A. Back to School Event

Author: Laila El-Amin

Major Program: Health & Wellbeing

Describe the Issue or Situation.There are families in Northern Kentucky who need assistance with getting school supplies for their children. On Saturday, August 11, 2024, a back to school event was held by the F.I.E.S.T.A. (Family, Inclusion, Education, Society, Tradition, and Access) organization at the Boone County Enrichment Center. They gave away backpacks and partnered with local organizations to give away school supplies to Northern Kentucky Hispanic families to help children succeed. In a

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Health Rocks

Author: Catherine Webster

Major Program: Health & Wellbeing

For many years Extension leaders in Simpson Co. have identified drug education & prevention as a top priority for Extension to address. The Simpson Co. 4-H agent taught Health Rocks to the 6th grade at FSMS for six years. 4-H Health Rocks is a curriculum designed to reduce tobacco, alcohol, and drug use among youth ages 8 to 14. In 2023 the agent and the middle school piloted using three 4-H teens to teach the program. This was a progressive experience and leadership opportunity for the teen

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Progressive Ag Youth Safety Day

Author: Stacey Potts

Major Program: Health & Wellbeing

Unintentional injury, while declining, remains the leading cause of death among children ages 19 and under.  (Source: Safekids.org)  To raise awareness and demonstrate techniques children can use to prevent unintentional injury, the Daviess County Cooperative Extension Service applied for and received a grant from the Progressive Agriculture Foundation to host a Progressive Agriculture Youth Safety Day.  The grant provided access to training, along with educational and planning ma

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Kentucky Radon Program: Christian County Extension Office Success Story

Author: Kelly Jackson

Major Program: Health & Wellbeing

The Christian County Extension Office began partnering with the University of Kentucky College of Nursing and Pennyrile Area Development District to increase community participation in radon testing and saw a 380% increase for the county over a three-month period. This success demonstrates the critical role of local partnerships in raising awareness and addressing public health concerns related to radon exposure. Radon is a naturally occurring radioactive gas and the second leading cause of

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Kentucky 4-H Poultry Program BBQ Chicken Camp

Author: Rhonda Jewell

Major Program: Health & Wellbeing

Kentucky 4-H Poultry Program BBQ Chicken CampThis summer, Kentucky 4-H Poultry Program partnered with 4-H programs from Caldwell,  Crittenden, Livingston and Lyon  counties to host a highly successful BBQ Chicken Camp. Aimed at empowering youth with essential cooking skills, the camp attracted 16 young participants who gained hands-on experience in grilling and food safety.According to a study published in the Journal of Nutrition Education and Behavior, developing cooking skills early

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