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| 4011 - Agriculture 4-H Core Curriculum | ||
|---|---|---|
| 4011.1) | 28 |
Number of youth who demonstrate a skill that was learned and/or improved by participating in a 4-H ANR project, program, event or activity |
| 4011.2) | 28 |
Number of youth that can keep production, performance or financial records on their 4-H agriculture projects |
| 4011.3) | 180 |
Number of youth who understands the role of agriculture in the production of food and fiber |
| 4011.4) | 0 |
Number of youth who are more aware of local farmer’s markets and community gardens |
Author: Alexis Amorese Sheffield
Major Program: Agriculture 4-H Core Curriculum
It is no secret that over the past 100 years the United States, and Kentucky as a whole, has experienced a decrease in farmers. However, according to a recent USDA census those statistics may be beginning to change. In 2007 the USDA reported the first increase in the number of farms since 1920. As a result, colleges are also staring to notice and are providing more options for agriculture related degrees. While these things suggest agriculture is once again moving forward, local universities are
