Gallatin County CES

Title:

4-H Agriculture

MAP:

Agriculture Enhancement

Agents Involved:

Stewart, Hull

MAJOR PROGRAM 1:

Agriculture 4-H Core Curriculum

Situation:

Agriculture is Kentucky’s largest employer and accounts for the greatest amount of revenue in Kentucky’s economy. Every person in Kentucky is impacted by Agriculture every day in the foods that they eat and the fibers that are used in their clothes, homes, work places and vehicles.of Kentucky agriculture

Long-Term Outcomes:

Youth will engage in entrepreneurial enterprise.
• Youth will gain and maintain employment through life skill development.
• You will be advocates for agriculture and healthy and sustainable food systems.

Intermediate Outcomes:

Youth will practice and apply skills and knowledge in the production of food and fiber in the areas of plant science, horticulture and animal science. Youth will adopt and practice skills that contribute to employability.
• Youth can explain the role of agriculture in daily life to others.
• Youth will set a goal and accomplish it.
• Youth can influence the purchase of Kentucky Proud products
• Youth can practice entrepreneurship skills related to agriculture and food systems.

Initial Outcomes:

Youth will gain knowledge and skills in the production of food and fiber in the areas of plant science, horticulture and animal science.
• Youth will gain and understanding of healthy and sustainable food systems.
• Youth will develop valuable life-skills, including decision-making, communications, record-keeping, leadership and service

Evaluation:

Initial Outcome:

Indicator: : Participants will have increased their knowledge and vocabulary regarding livestock.

Method:skill-a-thon, livestock judging

Timeline: 2017-18

Intermediate Outcome:

Indicator: having a show and sale ready at the county fair

Method: Observation, ribbons, trophies, profit gained,

Timeline: Summer 2018

Long-term Outcome: Youth teach younger youth and more youth attend state fair

Indicator: More youth attend district and state fairs

Method: Observation

Timeline: summer 2018

Learning Opportunities:

Audience: 4-H Members

Project or Activity: 4-H Livestock Club

Content or Curriculum: 4-H Curriculum

Inputs: Program resources: Curricula, LVC, HVC, Skill-a-thon, Quiz Bowl, Hippology, Human resources: Extension professionals, certified volunteers, episodic volunteers, producers, Funding: Program Support, local funding, KDA, 4-H Councils, grants, Partners: UK, KDA, KFB, KCA, Equipment: laptops, printers, WiFi , Facilities: Extension Offices, Fairgrounds, KFEC, State Parks, Retreat Centers

Date: 2017-18

Audience: 4-H Members

Project or Activity: 4-H Ham Project

Content or Curriculum: 4-H Curriculum

Inputs: Curricula, LVC, HVC, Skill-a-thon, Dairy Quiz Bowl, Hippology, Human resources: Extension professionals, certified volunteers, episodic volunteers, producers, Funding: Program Support, local funding, KDA, 4-H Councils, grants, Partners: UK, KDA, KFB, KCA, Equipment: laptops, printers, WiFi , Facilities: Extension Offices, Fairgrounds, KFEC, State Parks, Retreat Centers

Date: 2017-18

Audience: 4-H Members

Project or Activity: 4-H Horse Club

Content or Curriculum: 4-H Curriculum

Inputs: Curricula, LVC, HVC, Skill-a-thon, Dairy Quiz Bowl, Hippology, Human resources: Extension professionals, certified volunteers, episodic volunteers, producers, Funding: Program Support, local funding, KDA, 4-H Councils, grants, Partners: UK, KDA, KFB, KCA, Equipment: laptops, printers, WiFi , Facilities: Extension Offices, Fairgrounds, KFEC, State Parks, Retreat Centers

Date: 2017-18

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