Extension
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| 4021 - Agriculture | ||
|---|---|---|
| 4021.1) | 201 |
Number of youth who demonstrated a skill that was learned or improved by participating in 4-H agriculture programming (PRACTICE) |
| 4021.2) | 226 |
Number of youth who gained an understanding of the role of agriculture in the production of food, fiber, and wood products (KOSA) |
| 4021.3) | 26 |
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) | 26 |
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: Don Sorrell
Major Program: Agriculture
For the past several years the Campbell County Extension Service has supported the Newport Youth Leadership Development (YLD) program with a “Farm to Table” focus. We would take these inner city youth to four local farms and to our Extension Service Educational Gardens and show them how seeds, vegetable transplants and farm animals are grown to provide us with the food we eat. With the onset of COVID-19 we were no longer able to do farm and garden visits but turned to virtual program
Author: Owen Prim
Major Program: Agriculture
COVID-19 has affected virtually all aspects of everyday life. Although the full effect of this global pandemic have yet to be realized, one thing we know for sure is that children and adolescents will be affected in ways that will mark the course of their life-long development (Bartlett & Virette, 2020). 4-H has a long tradition of providing programs and activities that promote the positive development of youth. However, this global pandemic has presented new challenges in
Author: Owen Prim
Major Program: Agriculture
Newport, Kentucky is located in the northern most part of Campbell County and is across the Ohio River from downtown Cincinnati, Ohio. Therefore, the area is considered very urban and the youth have limited knowledge about agriculture and where their food comes from beyond the grocery store. Campbell County 4-H collaborated with Newport Middle and High Schools this summer during “Camp Wild Cat.” The program focus was on agriculture in the classroom. Topics co
Author: Owen Prim
Major Program: Agriculture
Horses are an important industry and pastime in Campbell County. According to the latest Kentucky Equine Survey, there are about 2,000 horses in Campbell County with a yearly income of services of 1.5 million dollars. The 4-H Horse Program has a strong tradition in Campbell County. Members and leaders are active on the county, district and state levels. Currently we have six certified horse volunteers who present or organize educational programs for our youth and adults
