Success Story: 2024 Livestock Club Reality StoreThe Problem Many youth involved in 4-H Livestock show and sales have limited understanding of the financial inputs and outputs associated with raising and selling commercial animals. To address this gap, we aimed to provide a more realistic look at the economic aspects of animal husbandry through an engaging and educational experience.The Educational Program ResponseDuring the Livestock Club Reality Store event, participants drew various money allo...
I am a rural sociologist and an Extension faculty member in the Department of Community and Leadership Development.For Cooperative Extension, I developed and run the Extension program Kentucky: By The... 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