The Problem: In a digital age where disconnect from agriculture is rampant among youth, the challenge lay in cultivating an appreciation for livestock farming and instilling essential life skills such as critical thinking, public speaking and teamwork.The Educational Program Response: Enter the 4-H Livestock Judging program, a beacon of experiential learning in agricultural communities. With a curriculum designed to immerse participants in the world of animal evaluation, this program provided a ...
I was a classroom teacher for 27 years and recently retired from public education in July 2022. Currently, I am realizing that one never really stops working; their jobs and roles within those j... More
Radon is a naturally occurring radioactive gas and is very prevalent in Kentucky and has negative health effects. According to the Kentucky Geological Survey Website, most of the Monroe County area sh... Read More
The Dietary Guidelines for Americans recommend that individuals consume fruits and vegetables for a variety of reasons, including reducing the risk for cardiovascular disease, type 2 diabetes, and obe... Read More
Suicide is a public health problem and a leading cause of death in the US. According to the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention, suicide is the second leading cause of death in people ages 10-3... Read More
Wayne County 4-H began a strong working relationship with our local National Guard unit in 2011. This partnership has brought programming to an underserved audience in our community. Monthly packets h... Read More