The 4-H Middle School Academy in Harrison County was a program that developed as an outreach for increased 6th-8th grade involvement in 4-H, coupled with a focus on Appalachian cuisine and local food markets. This idea evolved during a collaboration meeting when Ashford Acres (local event venue) executive chef, requested to do a partnership with 4-H. In working to identify youth well suited for this program, the principal of Harrison County Middle School announced school-wide, that anyone who su...
W. Garrett Owen is an Assistant Professor and Extension Specialist of floriculture, greenhouse and controlled-environment crop production in the Department of Horticulture at the University of Kentuck... More
4-H offers many opportunities for youth to explore and discover their sparks. High quality 4-H program settings provide youth a place to belong, matter and explore their personal spark. Hancock County... Read More
The Lakes of Paducah reached out needing to get their residents more involved in hands-on activities that involve gardening. Three master gardener, The Horticulture Agent, Horticulture Assistant, and ... Read More
The Woodford County Extension Master Gardener program addressed the need for more volunteers and leadership by re-implementing a 14-week training program co-lead by the Woodford County Horticulture Ag... Read More
The Casey County 4-H Program in collaboration with the University of Kentucky Robert Wood Johnson Foundation created a Health Ambassador Program where high school students are trained on specific heal... Read More