Extension
It Starts With Us
Youth as Successful Citizens
Lifeskill Development Empower Youth
Cecelia Hostilo, Graham Cofield
4-H Youth Development Programming
4-H Agriculture Core Curriculum AND Natural Resources
4-H Communications and Expressive Arts Core Curriculum
4-H Family and Consumer Science Core Curriculum
4-H Youth Development is part of Kentucky Cooperative Extension. Extension’s mission is to make a positive difference in the lives of Kentucky citizens through non-formal education for the entire family. 4-H is a youth organization committed to building outstanding leaders with marketable skills to succeed in today’s global society. 4-H empowers youth to reach their full potential, working and learning in partnership with caring adults.
According to 2014 population estimates (census.gov) 22% of Trigg residents are under 18 years of age. The graduation rate in Trigg County is 79%, much lower than Kentucky’s graduation rate of 88.0 %. As of 2014, only 34% of Trigg County students are college or career ready.4-H youth development programs develop “soft skills” which employers desire such as communications skills, teamwork, collaboration, problem solving and conflict resolutions. Research also shows us developing a strong sense of personal identity, responsibility, caring, compassion, and tolerance are essential first steps toward being engaged at the community level (National 4-H Council, 2014
Youth will contribute to self, family, community and to the institutions of our society.
Youth will have reduced risky behavior now and in the future.
4-H alumni will be successful in a global society.
4-H youth will successfully enter the workplace and/or institution of higher
Youth will use scientific decision making techniques to make decisions on a daily basis.
Youth will express themselves to others in group settings and on an individual bases.
Youth have a positive bond with a caring adult who believe in their success.
Youth apply the skills learned in 4-H in other activities at home, school and in the community.
Youth set and achieve goals through a 4-H program
Youth will gain knowledge and skills in the decision-making process.
Youth learn skills need to communicate with others.
Adult mentors will understand elements of positive youth development.
Youth learn and develop life skills though 4-H.
Youth learn steps in goal setting and developing a plan of action.
Outcome: Increase job readiness skills, improved marketing
Indicator: Effective completion of applications
Method: Applications for 4-H, teen leaders, scholarships, achievement applications
Timeline: Year around
Outcome: Develop skills that contribute to becoming a productive citizen
Indicator: Ability to collaborate and work together as a team
Indicator: Ability to follow guidance of leaders/employers
Method: Project Clubs, Evaluations
Timeline: year around
Outcome: Increase knowledge of career opportunities
Indicator: ability to recognize career requirements
Method: Project clubs
Timeline: Year around
Method: Reality Store
Timeline: Spring 2020
Outcome: Increase knowledge of money management
Indicator: ability to make wise choices
Method: Reality Store
Timeline: February 2020
Audience: Club members
Project or Activity: school, project clubs
Content or Curriculum: 7 core curriculum areas
Inputs: agents, volunteers, teens
Date: Year around
Audience: Youth
Project or Activity: Applications/interviews, achievement applications
Content or Curriculum: world of work
Inputs: agents, volunteers, teachers, teens
Date: Year around
Audience: Club Members
Project or Activity: Vet science, Ham project, livestock, horse and other animal science projects
Content or Curriculum: National & Kentucky project books
Inputs: agents, volunteers
Date: Year around
Audience: Club Members, volunteers
Project or Activity: shooting sports
Content or Curriculum: KY 4-H shooting sports guidelines
Inputs: certified volunteers, agents, parents
Date: year round
Author: Cecelia Hostilo
Major Program: 4-H Agriculture Core Curriculum AND Natural Resources
Agriculture and Farming are vital to the economy of Trigg County. Latest statistics show that there are 397 farms in the county, and 90% of these farms are operated by families and individuals. It is important that children become aware of how to be safe on the farm early on. The Trigg County ANR agent, FCS agent, and SNAP paraprofessional teamed together the conduct the annual Progressive Farm Safety Day for all 4th graders in Trigg County. The event took place at a farm locat
