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| 4011 - Agriculture 4-H Core Curriculum | ||
|---|---|---|
| 4011.1) | 36 |
Number of youth who demonstrate a skill that was learned and/or improved by participating in a 4-H ANR project, program, event or activity |
| 4011.2) | 9 |
Number of youth that can keep production, performance or financial records on their 4-H agriculture projects |
| 4011.3) | 0 |
Number of youth who understands the role of agriculture in the production of food and fiber |
| 4011.4) | 0 |
Number of youth who are more aware of local farmer’s markets and community gardens |
Author: Diane Kelley
Major Program: Agriculture 4-H Core Curriculum
The U.K., Cooperative Extension Service and Kenton County 4-H certified livestock volunteers plan and execute the educational meetings required for livestock participants in Kenton County. The 4-H livestock project involves raising and caring for live animals while learning about animal health, nutrition, breeding, selection and marketing. Animal projects offer outstanding opportunities for individuals to gain experience in decision making, record keeping, responsibility, and leadership. Three K
Author: Diane Kelley
Major Program: Agriculture 4-H Core Curriculum
Kentucky is home to 85,500 farms, tied with Oklahoma as the 4th ranking state in the number of farms (National Agricultural Statistics Service, 2012). While Kentucky’s population is increasing, the number of people living on farms is decreasing. Therefore, the need exists to educate youth, about the impact of agriculture on their lives, as well as the importance of agriculture to the commonwealth. In order to provide agricultural education to youth, Kenton County 4-H partners with the Kent
Author: Diane Kelley
Major Program: Agriculture 4-H Core Curriculum
The U.K., Cooperative Extension Service, Kenton County 4-H livestock volunteers, and the Kenton County Fair Livestock committee plan and execute the youth livestock sale hosted during the Kenton County Fair. The 4-H livestock project involves raising and caring for live animals while learning about animal health, nutrition, breeding, selection and marketing. Animal projects offer opportunities for individuals to gain experience in decision making, record keeping, responsibility, and leadership.
Author: Diane Kelley
Major Program: Agriculture 4-H Core Curriculum
“The practice of curing country hams dates back centuries, long before modern storage methods were available. …people kept their food from spoiling by packing it in a mixture of salt and other spices, and stored it for an extended period… Modern technology allows for other ways of preserving food, the way country hams are cured now is very much the same as it was long ago” Kentucky Farm Bureau News March 2018.The Kenton County 4-H Country Ham project provides the opport
