Community Vitality and Leadership – 4-H Youth DevelopmentMajor Program

23407

Total Hours

Contributed.

232093

Contacts

with Local Stakeholders.

205

Hours

of Multistate Efforts.

12403

Total Number

of Volunteers Engaged.

Program Indicators

Number of individuals that take on formal or informal leadership roles as a result of participation in an Extension leadership program

3366

Number of strategies adopted and implemented to improve the community

694

Number of volunteers addressing community issues by assessing needs, developing programs and/or implementing solutions

1663

Number of empowered individuals engaged in coalitions or organizations to address a significant community issue

1295

Stories

Annual 4-H Banquet

Each year, Caldwell County 4-H members that participate in state events and contests are recognized for their efforts and achievements. This is a chance to let our 4-H members shine and share their accomplishments with their family and friends. The banquet is typically held the week of Thanksgiving with attendance growing each year. Five years ago attendance was 85 and in 2023 attendance was 115. 4-H Council members and 4-Hers themselves take part in the program. A Dessert Auction is held each y...

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Annual 4-H Banquet

Stories Behind the Numbers

  • 4-H Youth Fair Exhibits

    The county fair provided the opportunity for our community youth to participate in a project day to create entries for the fair. These youth participants got to express their creativity and skill deve... Read More

  • Kentucky 4-H State Fair Project Impact

    Kentucky 4-H State Fair Project ImpactThe Kentucky State Fair is a culminating event of yearly 4-H project work. Project work is defined by including the following: “(a) Planned work in an area of int... Read More

  • 2023 4-H Corn Dog Booth Fundraiser

    The problem - Breathitt Countys poverty rate was at 34.3% in 2016. Breathitt Countys Agent for 4-H Youth Development believes that the best way to combat this issue is to teach the children of Breathi... Read More

  • Ky State Fair Helps 4-H Youth to Thrive

    The Kentucky State Fair is a culminating event of yearly 4-H project work. Project work is defined by including the following: “(a) Planned work in an area of interest to the 4-H member, (b) Guided by... Read More

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