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| 4021 - 4-H Agriculture Core Curriculum AND Natural Resources | ||
|---|---|---|
| 4021.1) | 1219 |
Number of youth who indicated they are interested in learning more about animal science (Common Measures – SC 1) |
| 4021.2) | 1219 |
Number of youth who indicated they are interested in learning more about plant science (Common Measures – SC 2) |
| 4021.3) | 1219 |
Number of youth who indicated they are interested in learning more about environmental science (Common Measures – SC 3) |
| 4021.4) | 1219 |
Number of youth who indicated they like science a lot or a little (Common Measures – SC 6) |
| 4021.5) | 1219 |
Number of youth who indicated yes or sort of to having a job that uses science (Common Measures – SC 7) |
| 4021.6) | 1219 |
Number of youth who indicated that, through 4-H, they learned new things about science (Common Measures – SC 16) |
| 4021.7) | 1219 |
Number of youth who talked about how science can be used to solve everyday problems in 4-H (Common Measures – SC 18) |
| 4021.8) | 1219 |
Number of youth who have shared their science related project with others (Common Measures – SC 19) |
| 4021.9) | 1219 |
Number of youth who demonstrated a skill that was learned or improved by participating in 4-H natural resource programming |
| 4021.10) | 1219 |
Number of youth who used the skills and knowledge learned in 4-H to conserve natural resources |
| 4021.11) | 1219 |
Number of youth who have gained an understanding of ecosystems in Kentucky |
| 4021.12) | 1219 |
Number of youth who demonstrated a skill that was learned or improved by participating in 4-H agriculture programming |
| 4021.13) | 1219 |
Number of youth who gained an understanding of the role of agriculture in the production of food and fiber |
Author: Amanda Wilson
Major Program: 4-H Agriculture Core Curriculum AND Natural Resources
There’s been a deficit amongst the Paducah City Schools due to a limited amount of exposure to the field of Agriculture, outside of Cooperative Extension. The thought came to mind that we, McCracken County Cooperative Extension (MCCE), should fill this gap, and hold an Ag Day for Paducah City Schools. This idea took several years to materialize, but I’m proud to say our dream came true. All program areas of MCCE collaborated to deliver a high quality, hands on agricultural experience
Author: Brittany Osborne
Major Program: 4-H Agriculture Core Curriculum AND Natural Resources
Creating the next generation of ag-aware citizens has been stressed as a priority for McCracken County 4-H. According to the Statistical Atlas, approximately 0.7% of those employed in McCracken County are employed in the agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting industries. In response, McCracken County 4-H conducts the 4-H Country Ham Project annually. This project offers an opportunity for youth to engage in livestock education through the course of a program year as they dry cure two co
Author: Austin Smith
Major Program: 4-H Agriculture Core Curriculum AND Natural Resources
One in five kids do not know where their food comes from. I got to experience this firsthand this summer at west Kentucky 4H Camp. We took more boys than we had spots in the cabins so I volunteered to sleep in the tents with our remaining 12 boys. They were between the ages of 10 to 12 years old. Throughout the night the dairy cow that was at camp was mooing all night long. The next morning when we woke up and started getting ready the boys were talking about how crazy of noise this that the hor
Author: Brittany Osborne
Major Program: 4-H Agriculture Core Curriculum AND Natural Resources
With family lifestyles getting busier and COVID19 closing many places and parks, it has put a strain on many families. According to Harvard Graduate School of Education, "studies show gardens support and encourage healthful eating as a key component of children's physical wellbeing, which can aid their academic and social success, too." Through the efforts of the McCracken County Cooperative Extension Service, families in McCracken County started their own vegetable gard
Author: Brittany Osborne
Major Program: 4-H Agriculture Core Curriculum AND Natural Resources
There’s been a deficit amongst the Paducah City Schools due to a limited amount of exposure to the field of Agriculture, outside of the Cooperative Extension Service. The McCracken County Cooperative Extension Service (MCCE), came together and planned to fill this gap by holding an Ag Day for Paducah City Schools. This idea took several years to materialize, but I’m proud to say our dream came true. All program areas of MCCE collaborated to deliver a high quality, hands on agricultur
