The Calloway Coutny Extension office Staff recruited and transported 9 youth to attend 2019 Teen Summit. Of those nine, seven had never participated in a youth leadership event, and one was on the state leadership board. On the way home, all of the youth agreed that they woudl be intrested in participating in local youth leadership activites, such as forming a county teen club. The following narative is a detailed description of the impact of this event, written by specilist Racheal Noble.Accord...
Pamela is an Nutrition Education Program Assistant in the Franklin County Cooperative Extension Office. She and her husband, James, have a small farm in Anderson County, which is both fun and tremendo... More
According to the U. S. Department of Commerce, STEM occupations are growing at 17%, while other occupations are growing at 9.8%. STEM degree holders have a higher income even in non-STEM careers. Scie... Read More
The life of the high school senior is full of “adult” decisions: selecting a college, picking a major, choosing a career path, and moving out! Although todays adolescents are technologically advanced ... Read More
Small Appliance WorkshopNew, trendy small appliances seem to be coming out on the market at a rapid rate. These are often marketed to consumers to save time, money and energy. These products are often... Read More
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 18.5% (or 13.7 million) of children and adolescents are obese. To address this problem, the Hickman County Cooperative Extension Service im... Read More