Extension
It Starts With Us
Agriculture and Natural Resources Education for Youth
Youth in Agriculture
NB, LDM
4-H Youth Development Programming
4-H Agriculture Core Curriculum AND Natural Resources
People, animals, and plants are dependent on our earth's natural resources. Everything from the air we breathe, to the water we drink, to the soil we use for for food production is vital to our existence. While Kentucky's population and food consumption is increasing, the number of farm acres as well as the number of people living on farms is decreasing. According to the 2012 Census of Agriculture, between 2007 and 2012, Kentucky had a 6.7% decrease in the number of farm acres, that is a greater percentage than any other state. Therefore, the need exists to educate people, particularly youth, about the impact agriculture and natural resources has on our daily lives, as well as its importance to Marshall County to protect our environment for present and future generations.
Youth will be advocates of agriculture and healthy and sustainable food systems. They will protect their environment, engage in community projects relating to preserving natural resources, and gain life skills needed for successful futures
Youth will practice and apply skills and knowledge in the areas of agriculture and natural resources. Youth will explain the role of agriculture and our natural resources to others, influencing others actions and opinions. Youth will use problem solving and logical reasoning skills and apply them to agriculture and natural resource related issues.
Youth will gain knowledge, skills and interest in areas relating to agriculture and natural resources, including topics such as production of food and fiber, sustainable food systems, soil science, plant science, animal science, and horticulture. Youth will gain an understanding of healthy and sustainable food systems. They will identify the natural resources that are used within their home and community.
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Audience: Marshall County Youth
Project or Activity: Junior Master Gardener
Content or Curriculum: 4-H Curriculum- Learn Grow Eat Go and Junior Master Gardener Handbook
Inputs: Ag Agent/Volunteer time, training materials, facilities, etc.
Date: TBD
Audience: Marshall County 4th Grade Students
Project or Activity: Youth Ag Field Day
Content or Curriculum: UK 4-H/Snap Curriculum.
Inputs: County Extension Agents for ANR & 4-H Youth Development/Extension Assistant/4-H & Ag Volunteer time, training materials, facilities, etc.
Date: Spring 2020
Audience: Marshall County Youth (Grades 4-12)
Project or Activity: 4-H Trailblazers Club / Horse Project
Content or Curriculum: 4-H Horse Project Curriculum & Ohio Horse Lab Kit / Equine Related Speakers & Workshops
Inputs: 4-H Agent/Certified Horse Volunteers, District 7 4-H & ANR Agents, UK Equine Specialists
Date: 2019-20 Club Year
Audience: Marshall County Youth (Grades 4-12)
Project or Activity: 4-H Livestock Club
Content or Curriculum: 4-H Livestock Project Curriculum & Lab Kit / Livestock Related Speakers & Workshops
Inputs: Marshall County Extension Agents for ANR & 4-H Youth Development/Certified Livestock Volunteers, District 7 4-H & ANR Agents, UK Equine Specialists
Date: 2019-20 Club Year
Audience: Marshall County After-School & CFS Club Members/Students
Project or Activity: School Enrichment Programs, 4-H Club Lessons and/or Day Camps
Content or Curriculum: 4-H "Exploring Our Environment" or "Acres of Agriculture"
Inputs: Marshall County Extension Agent for 4-H Youth Development, Extension Assistant, 4-H Teen Volunteers
Date: 2019-20
