According to a survey by the Annenberg Public Policy Center in 2016, one in four youth were unable to name the three branches of government. Additionally, in July 2018 the Kentucky Revised Statute (KRS)158.141 stated a student must pass a civics test at a rate of 60% or higher, composed of 100 questions to graduate from a public high school with a regular diploma. To address this need, Kentucky 4-H Capitol Experience was established with the objectives of:Developing a positive relationship betwe...
The Green River 4-H Teen Leadership Academy is a community leadership development program for Senior 4-H members in 8 Western Kentucky counties. The 7-month program is a series of sessions held month... Read More
“The greatest investment of all is in our youth,” Gov. Andy Beshear said. “The next generation in agriculture is supported and encouraged through funding projects such as the Youth Agriculture Incenti... Read More
With parents and children engrossed in their mobile devices for hours on end, face-to-face interactions have declined, hindering relationship development. Its crucial to acknowledge how technology, am... Read More
Leadership education builds several important assets in Kentucky youth and provides critical elements of youth development (Search Institute, 2004; Pittman, Irby & Ferber, 2001.) Youth who participate... Read More