Youth Livestock and Horse EducationPlan of Work

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Monroe County CES

Title:
Youth Livestock and Horse Education
MAP:
Agriculture
Agents Involved:
Hogue, Tina
MAJOR PROGRAM 1:
Agriculture & Natural Resources
MAJOR PROGRAM 2:
Leadership
Situation:

Kentucky has much to offer in the way of agriculture. Of Kentucky’s total acreage (25.4 million acres), over 50% (12.9 million acres) is farmland (NASS, 2019). Kentucky farms produce a variety of agricultural products. The top five agricultural commodities (based on sales) in the Commonwealth include broilers, all other animals and products, soybeans, corn, and cattle and calves (USDA ERS, 2020). Kentucky agricultural sales in 2018 were reported at $5.9 billion (USDA ERS, 2020). Of the 75,966 farms in Kentucky, over 90% are individually or family owned. The USDA reports that in 2019 there were 21,000 head of beef cattle in Monroe County.

Long-Term Outcomes:

Youth will be agriculturally literate.

Youth will make informed decisions regarding agricultural products and services. 

Youth will be advocates for agriculture and sustainable fiber and food production.

Intermediate Outcomes:

Youth will explain the role of agriculture in daily life.

Youth will utilize and practice life-skills in 4-H agricultural projects and clubs, and life situations. 

Initial Outcomes:

Youth will gain knowledge and skills in the production of food and fiber in the areas of animal and food science, and plant and soil science. 

Youth will gain an understanding of sustainable agricultural systems. 

Youth will develop valuable life-skills, including decision-making, critical thinking, communications, record-keeping, wise use of resources, and leadership.

Evaluation:

Initial Outcome: Youth will gain an understanding of sustainable agricultural systems.

Indicator: completion of 4-H projects

Method:    participation records

Timeline: Annually September through August

 

Intermediate Outcome:  Youth will gain knowledge and skills in the production of food and fiber in the areas of animal and food science, and plant and soil science.

Indicator:  participation in 4-H livestock clubs and completion of projects

Method:  participation records

Timeline:  Annually September through August


Long-term Outcome:

Outcome:  Youth will develop valuable life-skills, including decision-making, critical thinking, communications, record-keeping, wise use of resources, and leadership

Indicator:   participation in livestock clubs, shows, and workshops

Method:   participation records and completion of record books

Timeline:   Annually September through August


Learning Opportunities:

Audience:  Youth ages 9-18

Project or Acitvity:   4-H Livestock Club

Content or Curriculum:    Livestock Volunteer Certification Resource Kit; Beef Resource Handbook; Beef Project and Record Book; Beef, Sheep, Swine Resource Handbook; Market Hog Project and Record Book; Swine Breeding Project and Record Book

Inputs:   volunteers, curriculum, facilities, paid staff

Date:  Club meetings September through August, annually

 

 

Audience:  Youth ages 9-18

Project or Activity:   4-H Livestock Show Clinics

Curriculum:   Livestock Volunteer Certification Resource Kit; Beef Resource Handbook; Beef Project and Record Book; Beef, Sheep, Swine Resource Handbook

Inputs:   volunteers, curriculum, facilities, paid staff

Date:  March, April, and May annually


Learning Opportunities

Audience:  Youth ages 9-18

Project/Program:   4-H Livestock Shows

Curriculum:    Livestock Volunteer Certification Resource Kit; Beef Resource Handbook; Beef Project and Record Book;  

Inputs:   volunteers, curriculum, facilities, paid staff

Date:  Show dates annually May through August


Learning Opportunities

Audience:  Youth ages 9-18

Project/Program:   4-H Horse Club Trail Rides

Curriculum:    4-H Project Horse Record Book; Horse Achievement Levels 1, 2, 3, and 4; Horse Safety Guidelines; Horse Smarts: Equine Reference and Youth Activity Guide; Horse Volunteer Certification Resource Kit

Inputs:   volunteers, curriculum, facilities, paid staff

Date:  Held monthly June through October, annually


Audience:  Youth ages 9-18

Project/Program:   4-H Horse Health Clinics  

Curriculum: 4-H Project Horse Record Book; Horse Volunteer Certification Resource Kit

Inputs:   volunteers, curriculum, facilities, paid staff

Date:  Clinics are held in conjunction with monthly club meetings.  Date varies upon availability of site and presenter.



Audience:  Youth ages 9-18

Project/Program:   4-H Horse Club     

Curriculum: 4-H Project Horse Record Book; Horse Achievement Levels 1, 2, 3, and 4; Horse Safety Guidelines; Horse Smarts: Equine Reference and Youth Activity Guide; Horse Volunteer Certification Resource Kit

Inputs:   volunteers, curriculum, facilities, paid staff

Date:  monthly meetings held after-school September through August

 

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