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 am one of the Kenton County 4-H Youth Development Agents. I have been married to my husband Chester since 1989. We have two children named Elizabeth and Chet. I have always lived in the Independence... More
The Grayson County 4-H Agent has increased school program reach throughout the counties four elementary schools. Positive youth programming spans primarily from grades second through fifth grades, wit... Read More
Estate planning allows people to control what happens to their possessions after their passing. Without a legally recognized plan in place, the government may dictate how someones assets are distribut... Read More
Harlan County is comprised of 259,784 acres of forest land in which 93% is privately owned. Kentuckys timber industry depends on Certified Master Loggers to keep the timber economy strong. Kentucky M... Read More
Small farms who raise niche crops and small scale produce are often at a disadvantage when marketing their products on a regional scale. Additionally, small operations often do not have the facilities... Read More