Extension
It Starts With Us
Empowering Youth
4-H Youth Development
FCS Agent, 4-H Agent, ANR Agent, Program Assistant, NEP/SNAP assistants
Communications
Agriculture & Natural Resources
Leadership
Youth Engagement Leadership Program (YELP)
Today's youth are growing up in a world where everything is at their fingertips or, more specifically, the touch of their fingertips. Youth just need to tap their touchscreen phones or computers to have access to anything and everything, from social networks to shopping. There are negative and positive aspects of this technological age, creating a need for youth to learn proper communication skills, how to live a healthy lifestyle, and how to use available technologies to better their lives.
Youth of Owen County will develop and have science, engineering and technology skills that will increase self-awareness and self-esteem. Youth will put these skills to use in their careers.
Students of Owen County Schools will practice communication skills through communications contests and leadership positions in other school and 4-H clubs.
Owen County students will learn about public speaking and other communication skills.
Youth will gain an overall understanding of 4-H Youth Development and what all is offered and available to them through this program.
Initial Outcome: Owen County youth will develop communication skills with others
Indicator: Reported growth
Method: Pre/Post-evaluation
Timeline: Immediately following program (2020-2024)
Intermediate Outcome: Owen County youth will participate in county communications contest
Indicator: Increased numbers in Speech and Demo Contest
Method: Observation
Timeline: End of spring (2020-2024)
Long-term Outcome: Owen County youth will develop life skills that will help them to become productive citizens
Indicator: Number of youth going to college or gaining careers in a related field
Method: Observation and number of alumni returning to volunteer as adults
Timeline: 5-10 years
Long-term Outcome: Youth will learn the importance and skills of record-keeping
Audience: Owen County Youth
Project or Activity: 4-H Record Book Training
Inputs: Record books for various projects. FCS Agent, 4-H Agent, ANR Agent, Program Assistant, NEP/SNAP assistants
Date: September --May (2020-2024)
Initial Outcome: Owen County youth will participate in an activity to help make them aware of their choices
Audience: 8th Grade Students
Activity: Reality Store
Content: Welcome to Reality
Inputs: MBMS, Owen Electric, Youth Service Center, Citizens Union Bank, Adult Ed, Farm Bureau, Local realty services. FCS Agent, 4-H Agent, ANR Agent, Program Assistant, NEP/SNAP assistants
Date: Fall (2020-2024)
Initial Outcome: Owen County youth will be challenged to step outside of their comfort zone and build communication skills
Audience: Owen County Youth, 9-14
Project or Activity: 4-H Summer Camp
Content or Curriculum:
Inputs: FCS Agent, 4-H Agent, ANR Agent, Program Assistant, NEP/SNAP assistants, Volunteers, Teen Leaders, Community Sponsors
Date: Summer 2020-2024
Initial Outcome: Owen County youth will grow and develop their communication skills
Audience: Owen County Youth Ages 9-19 interested in Communications
Project or Activity: Written/Oral Speech and Demonstrations Contest, 4-H Communications Club
Content or Curriculum: 4-H Communications, 4-H Speak Up
Inputs: FCS Agent, 4-H Agent, ANR Agent, Program Assistant, NEP/SNAP assistants, Volunteer Judges
Date: Spring (2020-2024)
intermediate Outcome: Owen County youth will learn about agriculture and farm safety and teach their family
Audience: Owen County Middle School 6th Grade
Project or Activity: Farm Safety Day & Ag Education Day
Content or Curriculum: Progressive Agriculture Safety Day, UK Extension Curriculum
Inputs: FCS Agent, 4-H Agent, ANR Agent, Program Assistant, NEP/SNAP assistants, 6th Grade Teachers, FFA Advisors, and Members, Community Volunteers
Date: Spring (2020-2024)
Initial Outcome: Owen County youth will develop communication, motor, and locomotor skills
Audience: Youth Ages 5-8
Project or Activity: Cloverbuds Club
Content or Curriculum: 4-H Curriculum
Inputs: FCS Agent, 4-H Agent, ANR Agent, Program Assistant, NEP/SNAP assistants, and Volunteers
Date: September -May (2020-2024)
Author: David Gabbard
Major Program: Community Vitality and Leadership – 4-H Youth Development
Overall enrollment in Owen County 4-H is good, however after discussions with the County Extension Council, and 4-H Council it was not exactly up to the goal that the Owen County 4-H Agent would like, the groups decided to have an "open house" style event to market 4-H in Owen County.The educational program response of the ice cream social event entitled "Get the Scoop on 4-H" was unlike anything we'd seen, it was marketed at the schools open house by various 4-H me
Author: David Gabbard
Major Program: Leadership
4-H Summit 2024 James Patrick Allen: 4-H Extension Specialist Middle school is a crucial period for youth development, marked by significant physical, cognitive, social, and emotional changes. Fostering leadership skills in middle school students is essential for preparing them for future challenges and responsibilities. Engaging them through interactive and enjoyable activities not only makes learning fun but also instills vital qualities such as communication, teamwork, and decis
Author: David Gabbard
Major Program: Leadership
Teen Conference 2024Success StoryPatrick AllenThe 100th Annual Kentucky 4-H Teen Conference took place at the University of Kentucky from June 11th to 14th, 2024. The conference aimed to achieve several objectives for its participants, including developing leadership and teamwork skills, improving communication abilities, fostering civic engagement, expanding knowledge in 4-H core content areas, and enhancing social skills through networking. Additionally, the event provided an opportunity for y
Author: David Gabbard
Major Program: Camping
In July the Owen County Extension Agent for 4-H Youth Development led 89 Owen County youth and 11 adult volunteers to Carlisle KY, to North Central 4-H Camping Center for a week of 4-H Camp with Kenton and Grant Counties. This was the highest attendance for Owen County since 2022, Owen County Campers received numerous camp awards.There were 30+ first time campers/volunteers that attended from Owen County this camping season. Many of them said it was better than they expected and plan to come bac
