AgricultureMajor Program
Total Hours
Contributed.
Contacts
with Local Stakeholders.
Hours
of Multistate Efforts.
Total Number
of Volunteers Engaged.
Program Indicators
Number of youth who demonstrated a skill that was learned or improved by participating in 4-H agriculture programming (PRACTICE) |
18532 |
Number of youth who gained an understanding of the role of agriculture in the production of food, fiber, and wood products (KOSA) |
21718 |
Number of youth who indicated “yes or usually” to the Common Measures Experience Survey Question #6 “Is 4-H A place where you get to figure out things for yourself?” (SEEC) |
6918 |
Number of youth who indicated “yes or usually” to the Common Measures Experience Survey Question #13 “Is 4-H a place where you have a chance to be a leader?” (SEEC) |
6711 |
Stories
4-H Farming Program
During the COVID-19 pandemic, acommontopic of discussionwasthe fear of food shortages. This became reality throughout the U.S. and other countries as well, whichsparked an interest infarming for many families.Educating youth from an early age is imperative as retirement is on the horizon for many famers across the nation. According to Kentucky by the Numbers,there are 233 farms in Clay County and14.8% of principal produces are under the age ofthirty-five.This challenge createdopportunities for y...
Reports
Stories Behind the Numbers
- Acting Associate Dean & Director — Craig Wood, Ph.D.
- S107 Ag. Science Center North
- Lexington, KY 40546-0091
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