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| 4021 - Agriculture & Natural Resources | ||
|---|---|---|
| 4021.1) | 77 |
Number of Youth (5-18) engaged in AG 4-H programming |
| 4021.2) | 15 |
Number of Volunteers (19+) engaged in AG 4-H programming |
| 4021.3) | 90 |
Number of Youth (5-18) engaged in NR 4-H programming |
| 4021.4) | 5 |
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
