Extension
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| 4021 - Agriculture | ||
|---|---|---|
| 4021.4) | 0 |
Number of youth who indicated “yes or usually” to the Common Measures Experience Survey Question #13 “Is 4-H a place where you have a chance to be a leader?” (SEEC) |
| 4021.3) | 0 |
Number of youth who indicated “yes or usually” to the Common Measures Experience Survey Question #6 “Is 4-H A place where you get to figure out things for yourself?” (SEEC) |
| 4021.2) | 840 |
Number of youth who gained an understanding of the role of agriculture in the production of food, fiber, and wood products (KOSA) |
| 4021.1) | 840 |
Number of youth who demonstrated a skill that was learned or improved by participating in 4-H agriculture programming (PRACTICE) |
Author: Samantha Anderson
Major Program: Agriculture
“The process of gardening gives empowering experiences. Students engaged in designing and maintaining gardens show an increase in self-efficacy (Lekies, et al., 2006; Poston, Shoemaker, & Dzewaltowsk., 2005), proenvironmental attitudes (Mayer-Smith, Bartosh, & Peterat, 2007; Skelly & Zajicek, 1998; Skelly & Bradley, 2007) and environmental stewardship (Alexander, North, & Hendren, 1995; MayerSmith, Bartosh, & Peterat, 2007; Pothukuchi, 2004; Waliczek, Bradley, &
