The impact of the recent Lyon County 4-H and Crittenden County 4-H Kentucky State Capitol visit extends far beyond the walls of government buildings, as evidenced by the overwhelmingly positive post-program evaluation statistics. Empowering youth as leaders and fostering a deeper understanding of civic engagement lies at the heart of this transformative initiative, and the results speak volumes.Amidst growing concerns over declining civics education nationwide, the Kentucky 4-H youth have emerge...
Irma Johnson, BioState Specialist for Family Assets and Community Engagement-Community Resource and DevelopmentInterim Director- Office of Regional Stewardship and Public Engagement (2013-present)Dire... More
The problemTo increase awareness of KY native Pawpaw tree, experience the unique flavor of the Pawpaw fruit, gain knowledge in cooking and the nutrition of Pawpaws, and learn best practices on growing... Read More
Chick embryology inspires a childs natural curiosity about living things. The embryology project also conforms to the Kentucky Department of Education and National Science Standards competencies. The ... Read More
The challenge of embracing best management practices in farming often boils down to the significant cost associated with acquiring specialized equipment for each practice. Recognizing this obstacle, t... Read More
Being prepared for emergencies, whether medical or natural disasters, is crucial. Over 1,800 Kentucky residents die each year due to out-of-hospital cardiac arrest and over a hundred people died in th... Read More