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| 4041 - Family and Consumer Science | ||
|---|---|---|
| 4041.2) | 23 |
Number of Volunteers (19+) engaged in FCS 4-H Programming |
| 4041.1) | 926 |
Number of Youth (5-18) engaged in FCS 4-H Programming |
Author: Victoria Riehemann
Major Program: Family and Consumer Science
The Bullitt County rate for obesity is above both the state and national levels. These rates are influenced by life-long lifestyle behaviors and choices such as quality of diet and amount of physical activity. According to the Community Assessment Report (2019), members of the Bullitt County community rated different aspects that they wanted to see an increase in. Based on this data, community members wanted to see better use of food safety practices and better skills for selecting and preparing
Author: Victoria Riehemann
Major Program: Family and Consumer Science
In 2023, the poverty rate for Bullitt County was 10.2%, and although this poverty rate is lower than the national average for poverty (12.6%), the community wants our youth to be prepared with the financial skills to fight poverty. According to the 2019 Community Assessment for Bullitt County, stakeholders wanted to see increases in youth career readiness and in youth life skills training, which included money management and life decision making.Bullitt County 4-H partnered with the Family Resou
Author: Victoria Riehemann
Major Program: Family and Consumer Science
In our increasingly interconnected world, young people must acquire the knowledge and skills to engage effectively. Local economies now rely more than ever on international resources, and those who thrive in this interconnected economy are adaptable individuals who embrace multiculturalism. Passport Kitchen is a program designed to help young people take their first steps in developing these skills. It not only promotes family mealtime but also fosters life readiness skills. By collaboratively w
