Youth, especially Cloverbuds, needed opportunities to learn important life skills through experiential learning in 4-H. I researched ways to help youth learn more practical life skills through topics that they were interested in or cared about. This is where I came up with, Cloverbud Animal Buddies Day Camp. This day camp was from 9-3 pm. We made connections with local small businesses and volunteers to conduct fun activities. Cloverbuds were able to visit a local pet store and learn about some ...
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
There is a shortage of forestry training programs available at the K-12 and community/technical college level in Kentucky. Our educational team created a Kentucky ForstryWorks high school curriculum t... Read More
Ag Funding WorkshopOn June 11th, 2024, Trimble County Extension Office hosted the Agriculture Funding Workshop. In collaboration with multiple entities across the state, the Workshop was presented to ... Read More
According to the U.S. Census (2022) the median household income in Fulton County is $33,449. The cost for one 4-Her to attend 4-H Summer Camp is $300 plus the cost of transportation. Many families in ... Read More
University of Kentucky Forage Specialists and Associates worked with the national Alliance for Grassland Renewal to host the second Equine Novel Endophyte Tall Fescue Renovation workshop in January 20... Read More