McCracken County CES Program Indicators and Success StoriesJul 1, 2017 - Jun 30, 2018





4031 - Family and Consumer Sciences 4-H Core Curriculum
4031.1) 345

Number of youth who reported that they followed instructions step-by-step to do or make things themselves

4031.2) 238

Number of youth who reported that they followed safe practices

4031.3) 340

Number of youth who reported that they demonstrated what they learned to do for themselves

4031.4) 437

Number of youth who are more aware of preparing and eating healthy, local food



Success Stories

Culinary Challenge

Author: Robert Tashjian

Major Program: Family and Consumer Sciences 4-H Core Curriculum

According to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Kentucky youth obesity rates in 2011 were at 35.7% for children ages 10-17. The national obesity average is 31.3% making Kentucky one of the unhealthiest states in the nation.With the popularity of television shows in the area of food and nutrition reaching all time highs, Kentucky 4-H decided to capitalize on that success.  Creating a "Culinary Challenge" makes an impact by reaching youth with fun education to make pos

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McCracken County 4-H Families Host Japanese Exchange Students With LABO Program

Author: Kimberly Baysinger

Major Program: Family and Consumer Sciences 4-H Core Curriculum

Each day our society continues to change and grow.  With this growth comes a new challenge, teaching the youth in our society that this change can be a wonderful thing.  One way we can help our youth develop an understanding and become more accepting of other cultures and their customs is by allowing them to experience this through hosting an exchange student. This summer McCracken County 4-H had two families that opened their homes to an exchange student from the Japanese LABO Pr

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Intermediate Sewing Club

Author: Amanda Wilson

Major Program: Family and Consumer Sciences 4-H Core Curriculum

There’s increased need for financial stability in today’s economy. County residents desire the necessary skills to enhance their quality of life. The McCracken County Cooperative Extension service strives to meet the needs of the community weekly. This was done by offering the 4-H Intermediate Sewing Club. Participants have access to knowledgeable volunteers who provide one-on-one sewing instruction. The focus of this report is the each member of the Intermediate Club has t

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