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| 4021 - 4-H Agriculture Core Curriculum AND Natural Resources | ||
|---|---|---|
| 4021.1) | 512 |
Number of youth who indicated they are interested in learning more about animal science (Common Measures – SC 1) |
| 4021.2) | 303 |
Number of youth who indicated they are interested in learning more about plant science (Common Measures – SC 2) |
| 4021.3) | 200 |
Number of youth who indicated they are interested in learning more about environmental science (Common Measures – SC 3) |
| 4021.4) | 2247 |
Number of youth who indicated they like science a lot or a little (Common Measures – SC 6) |
| 4021.5) | 1000 |
Number of youth who indicated yes or sort of to having a job that uses science (Common Measures – SC 7) |
| 4021.6) | 2652 |
Number of youth who indicated that, through 4-H, they learned new things about science (Common Measures – SC 16) |
| 4021.7) | 2208 |
Number of youth who talked about how science can be used to solve everyday problems in 4-H (Common Measures – SC 18) |
| 4021.8) | 503 |
Number of youth who have shared their science related project with others (Common Measures – SC 19) |
| 4021.9) | 870 |
Number of youth who demonstrated a skill that was learned or improved by participating in 4-H natural resource programming |
| 4021.10) | 577 |
Number of youth who used the skills and knowledge learned in 4-H to conserve natural resources |
| 4021.11) | 238 |
Number of youth who have gained an understanding of ecosystems in Kentucky |
| 4021.12) | 2203 |
Number of youth who demonstrated a skill that was learned or improved by participating in 4-H agriculture programming |
| 4021.13) | 2203 |
Number of youth who gained an understanding of the role of agriculture in the production of food and fiber |
Author: Kaitlyne Metsker
Major Program: 4-H Agriculture Core Curriculum AND Natural Resources
The salty, smoky taste of country ham is one that compares to no other. Since the 1990s, 4-H youth across the state of Kentucky have learned the skills to this staple of Kentucky culture. While Christian County 4-H members have participated on the local for several years, in 2019 three youth participated in the Kentucky 4-H Country Ham Contest at the Kentucky State Fair. For the country ham project, youth cure two hams starting In January. They receive their hams and are responsible for was
Author: Mary Anne Garnett
Major Program: 4-H Agriculture Core Curriculum AND Natural Resources
By supporting and engaging young leaders, adults, organizations and communities experience direct benefits, through stronger connections to other young people in the community (Zeldin, McDaniel, Topitzes, & Lorens, 2001). Additionally, young people help to re-energize adults and counteract negative stereotypes of youth when they are successfully engaged in leadership within their communities (Zeldin, & Camino, 1999; Fiscus, 2003). On July 27, 2019 the 1st annual Shooting with Our Stars c
Author: Mary Anne Garnett
Major Program: 4-H Agriculture Core Curriculum AND Natural Resources
Since 1985, the Christian County 4-H has hosted Farm Day for the 1st grade students of Christian County. This field trip has taught students where their food comes by visiting a local farm, interacting with farm animals, and participating in other fun agriculture activities. Sadly, due to COVID-19 this year’s event was unable to take place. In order to still teach students about agriculture, the Virtual 4-H Farm Day video series were created. Every day during the week of May 4-8, 202
