Carter County CES Program Indicators and Success StoriesJul 1, 2022 - Jun 30, 2023





4022 - Natural Resources
4022.12) 15

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)

4022.11) 8

Number of youth who have gained an understanding of ecosystems in Kentucky (KOSA)

4022.2) 15

Number of youth who used the skills and knowledge learned in 4-H to conserve natural resources (PRACTICE)

4022.1) 8

Number of youth who demonstrated a skill that was learned or improved by participating in 4-H natural resource programming (PRACTICE)

4022.18) 6

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)



Success Stories

Win With Wood

Author: Rebecca Hayes

Major Program: Natural Resources

Carter County took 8 youth to the Win With competition. There were 3 juniors and 4 seniors. Every youth from the county that participated received at least a blue ribbon in one or more categories. We had the 2nd and 3rd overall in the junior division, and 1st and 2nd overall in the senior division. 3 of the youth, it was their first Win With Wood and general forestry competition. The others had participated in at least one prior to this event. Everyone did better than they personally expected, a

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Forestry Field Day

Author: Rebecca Hayes

Major Program: Natural Resources

4-H Forestry Field DayUK Forestry and Natural ResourcesCarter Caves State Resort Park 4-H youth from Carter, Elliott, Fayette and Robertson counties attended the 4-H Forestry Field Day at Carter Caves State Resort Park, on October 20, 2022. The more than 25 youth had the opportunity to learn about Kentucky’s trees and forests as well as some of the skills that real-life foresters utilize everyday while on the job. The youth aged 9 to 13 (Juniors) and 14 to 18 (Seniors) years of age we

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