When I go into the classroom and ask the students where their food comes from, 90% of the students answer Kroger or Walmart. I teach a lot of the ag lessons in my school clubs. Our District Board purchased land and it was just sitting there not being used, so I ask if I could start a garden club. So a plot of 100 ft. by 150ft. was prepared to grow a garden. Carroll County Cattlemen group put a fence around the garden plot. I held the first meeting with 12 students and their parents attending. ...
Tyrone values youth as an essential asset to the community and its future. He engages youth in identifying issues and creating their solutions. Youth development should focus on developing a... 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