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| 4021 - Agriculture & Natural Resources | ||
|---|---|---|
| 4021.1) | 311 |
Number of Youth (5-18) engaged in AG 4-H programming |
| 4021.2) | 18 |
Number of Volunteers (19+) engaged in AG 4-H programming |
| 4021.3) | 393 |
Number of Youth (5-18) engaged in NR 4-H programming |
| 4021.4) | 19 |
Number of Volunteers (19+) engaged in NR 4-H programming |
Author: Diane Kelley
Major Program: Agriculture & Natural Resources
The U.K., Cooperative Extension Service, Kenton County 4-H livestock volunteers, plan and facilitate youth livestock education and activities. In conjunction with the Kenton County Fair Livestock committee the groups indicated prior also plan and execute the youth livestock shows hosted during the Kenton County Fair. 4-H livestock projects involve raising and caring for live animals while learning about animal health, nutrition, breeding, selection and marketing. Animal projects offe
Author: Anna Meyers
Major Program: Agriculture & Natural Resources
In the beef industry, consumers have shown concern regarding the welfare of how the animals are treated throughout the production process. In an August 2022 study of the Consumer Beef Tracker, 52% of beef consumers had concerns with cattle production, and their largest concern was animal welfare. To address this concern, the Kenton County 4-H Livestock members took part in the Kentucky Beef Quality and Care Assurance Program (Ky-BQCA). The program served as part of the 4-H membe
Author: Anna Meyers
Major Program: Agriculture & Natural Resources
More than ever, children lack the ability to communicate effectively. This impacts their mental health, grades, friendships, and future employability. In the 2023 Community Needs Assessment Survey, youth life skill training opportunities, including communication, was identified as the single highest priority issue in Kenton County, ranking an average of 4.4 out of 5, which falls under “Very High Need” from 608 responses.Through competitive animal evaluation defended by oral reasons,
Author: Lori Clark
Major Program: Agriculture & Natural Resources
The problemThe Spongy Moth is an invasive insect that has become established in the northeastern United States. According to Blake Newton, University of Kentucky, 4-H and Youth Entomology Specialist, "the Spongy Moth has already defoliated an estimated 95 million acres over the last century and caused about $35 million dollars in damage annually." Even though the pest has not become established in Kentucky it has been located in bordering states. This makes Kentucky important in the de
Author: Brandon George
Major Program: Agriculture & Natural Resources
Success Story 6/13/2024 Brandon George, Kenton County Horticulture Agent A Wild Horticulture Wednesday at Middleton-Mills Park On June 12th, 2024, the Kenton County Horticulture Agent participated in the Wild Wednesdays Program at Middleton-Mills Park. This event is designed to educate children during the summer months on a variety of science-based topics with speakers invited to share their knowledge. Organized by Rhonda Ritzi, Recreation Programs Coordinator for the Kenton Count
Author: Diane Kelley
Major Program: Agriculture & Natural Resources
The U.K., Cooperative Extension Service, Kenton County 4-H shooting sports volunteers, plan and facilitate youth shooting sports safety, practice, education, and activities. In conjunction with the Kenton County 4-H Council the groups indicated prior also plan and execute the youth opportunities to participate in contests across the state including the State Shooting Sports competition. The 4-H shooting sports project involve safely handling live ammunition and firearms with sustaine
Author: Anna Meyers
Major Program: Agriculture & Natural Resources
According to the 2024 University of Kentucky Cooperative Extension Community Needs Assessment data for Kenton County, the overall highest priority issue is “Youth life skill training opportunities,” and the second highest priority issue is “Strengthening youth workforce readiness.” Across the state, these are the second and third highest ranked issues, respectively. Though the Kenton County 4-H Livestock Program began long ago with the county’s deep agricultura
