Youth Agriculture EducationPlan of Work

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Title:
Youth Agriculture Education
MAP:
Agriculture, Management and Decision Process
Agents Involved:
4H; FCS, ANR
MAJOR PROGRAM 1:
Agriculture
MAJOR PROGRAM 2:
Volunteer Development
MAJOR PROGRAM 3:
Natural Resources
Situation:

Wendell Berry (1990), Kentucky novelist, poet, environmentalist, and farmer, stated that “…eating is an agricultural act” (p.1). Unfortunately, for many, there is a disconnect between the food we eat and where that food comes from. Today’s society lacks understanding regarding agricultural production and processing (Spielmaker and Leising, 2013). The Kentucky 4-H Youth Development Program strives to increase agricultural literacy among youth in Kentucky. The Agricultural Education in Secondary Schools Committee established by the National Research Council (1988) described an agriculturally literate person as one who’s “…understanding of the food and fiber system would include its history and its current economic, social, and environmental significance to all” (p. 8). The National Agriculture Literacy Logic Model defines an agriculturally literate person as one “…who understands and can communicate the source and value of agriculture as it affects our quality of life” (Spielmaker et al., 2014, p. 2). One of the key initiatives in Kentucky 4-H is to increase a young person’s awareness of the impact agriculture has on his/her daily life.

Long-Term Outcomes:
Intermediate Outcomes:
Initial Outcomes:
Evaluation:

Initial Outcome: The number of youth who demonstrate a skill that was learned and improved by participating in a 4-H ANR project, program, event or activity.

Indicator: participation, project books, evaluation, 6 hrs. of education completed

Method: completion of above, observation, and youth/volunteer evaluations

Timeline: Annually


Intermediate Outcome: The number of youth that keep production, performance or financial records on their 4-H agriculture projects.

Indicator: record books, evaluation,

Method: observation, completion and continuation of projects,

Timeline: Annually


Long-term Outcome: Number of youth who understands the role of agriculture in the production of food and fiber.

Indicator: records, evaluation, project outcomes, roles in agriculture production

Method: record books, completion of 6hrs. observation,

Timeline: Annually

Learning Opportunities:

Audience: 4-H Livestock members

Project or Activity: Monthly livestock club meetings

Content or Curriculum: Livestock Certification materials

Inputs: agent, volunteers, teen leaders

Date: monthly meetings 2022-2023


Audience: 1st graders in Bracken County

Project or Activity: Farm to Table

Content or Curriculum: Farm to School, My Plate materials, Professor Popcorn

Inputs: 4-H/FCS agents, teachers,

Date: Spring 2023


Audience: 3rd graders

Project or Activity: Chickens/Embryology

Content or Curriculum: ChickQuest

Inputs: 4-H agent, teachers, school staff

Date: Spring 2023


Audience:  School Kids

Project or Activity:  Safety Day

Content or Curriculum:  UK publications

Inputs:  Community partners, school staff, FRYSC

Date: Spring 2023


Audience: School Kids

Project or Activity: National Ag Day

Content or Curriculum: Teach Ag KY curriculum

Inputs: Staff, school staff, community partners

Date: Spring 2023




Success Stories

4-Her Breaking Barriers

Author: Molly Jordan

Major Program: Leadership

4-Her Breaking Barriers

A Bracken County 4-H Member is breaking barriers and doing it through the 4-H Program. Tyler is not your typical neuro-typical child as he has Downs Syndrome. However, this has not stopped Tyler from being a part of the Bracken County 4-H Program. From being involved in livestock club and exhibiting his swine project at the Kentucky State Fair to being a member of our shooting sports program and shooting at the State Shoot. No disability is stopping Tyler from succeeding and participating. &nbsp

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Arcs & Sparks

Author: Molly Jordan

Major Program: Science, Engineering, and Technology

Arcs & Sparks

According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, it is estimated that more than 3 million skill trade jobs will remain open by 2028. Skilled trade jobs vary from plumber to electrician to welder. The Arcs & Sparks is a welding program was offered by Bracken County 4-H in hopes to allow students to gain interest in a skilled trade. During the first meeting, youth were introduced to shop safety, proper PPE, and learned how to move their hand to make a weld. This was done by using can squeeze chees

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Chicken "Egg"stravaganza--Bringing embryology into the classroom

Author: Molly Jordan

Major Program: Agriculture

The springtime always reminds people of the beginning of new life. The landscape starts to wake up from a winter's nap. The study of chicken embryology is often a springtime event that is brought into classrooms. However, after a survey with teachers at Bracken County Schools and Augusta Independent schools it was evident that many weren't comfortable having an incubator in the classroom. The idea of chicken "egg"stravaganza was born! This program invovled both in classroom edu

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