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| 4021 - Agriculture | ||
|---|---|---|
| 4021.1) | 35 |
Number of youth who demonstrated a skill that was learned or improved by participating in 4-H agriculture programming (PRACTICE) |
| 4021.2) | 85 |
Number of youth who gained an understanding of the role of agriculture in the production of food, fiber, and wood products (KOSA) |
| 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) |
| 4021.4) | 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) |
Author: Molly Jordan
Major Program: Agriculture
The COVID-19 Pandemic has reshaped how extension affects our community tremendously. As extension professionals, we have had to become creative in brining programming to our counties. The virtual world including social media is becoming more and more important during this time. In January of 2019, before the pandemic struck Bracken County youth cured and hung the very first hams in the ham building in over 5 years. Throughout the summer months the hams hung and cured. When this project was
Author: Molly Jordan
Major Program: Agriculture
Each year 4-H youth across Kentucky who wish to exhibit livestock must complete 6 hours of educational credit hours in order to qualify. Normally, this is done through in-person meetings, field trips, hands-on workshops, and more. However, COVID-19 has made completing these hours extremely difficult. I saw an opportunity to engage youth in something more than just your normal Zoom meeting. I approached several individuals I know that are involved in the livestock industry to speak to livestock e
Author: Molly Jordan
Major Program: Agriculture
The impacts of community gardens extend far beyond that of providing fresh vegetables to those involved. A sense of belonging, teamwork skills, stress reduction, and increased physical activity are all benefits of community garden programs. The COVID-19 pandemic has brought on new changes and challenges to communities and extension programming. The biggest question is how we engage our community during a pandemic? Community gardens seemed to be the obvious answer with all the benefits surroundin
Author: Molly Jordan
Major Program: Agriculture
The COVID 19 pandemic has brought many new challenges to families. However, one of the positive outcomes has been a resurgence of home gardening and family togetherness. The Bracken County Extension Agents worked jointly together to provide information, garden kits and videos to help educate and promote home gardening amongst youth and their families. This past year many people have been interested in growing their own produce to provide for their families, enjoy a fun and educ
