Christian County CES Program Indicators and Success StoriesJul 1, 2024 - Jun 30, 2025
| 4021 - Agriculture | ||
|---|---|---|
| 4021.1) | 1758 |
Number of Youth (5-18) engaged in AG 4-H programming |
| 4021.2) | 123 |
Number of Volunteers (19+) engaged in AG 4-H programming |
Success Stories
Agriculture Safety Day
Author: Jeremiah Johnson
Major Program: Agriculture
The most recent Christian County community needs assessment revealed a gap in agricultural and natural resources literacy, particularly among youth. With agriculture playing a vital role in the local economy and lifestyle, residents identified a growing concern for the safety and preparedness of young individuals exposed to agricultural work and rural environments. Youth were often unaware of the potential hazards associated with farming activities and lacked training in proper safety practices.
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Bringing back the Successful Area-Wide Horse Judging for West Kentucky 4-H Youth
Author: Katie Mills
Major Program: Agriculture
The Issue:The pandemic made many changes throughout the 4-H program, one main one being that connections and opportunities suffered because people were not able to leave their houses. Programs converted to virtual making it difficult to reach all youth because not all had access to internet. This also caused some programs to be put on hold due to lack of attendance. One of the programs that was paused was the Area-wide Horse Judging Clinic, but the time had finally come to bring the program back
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Farm Day 2025
Author: Mary Anne Garnett
Major Program: Agriculture
“My grandfather used to say that once in your life, you need a doctor, a lawyer, a policeman, and a preacher—but every day, three times a day, you need a farmer.” — Brenda SchoeppIn Christian County, 69% of the population resides in urban areas (Kentucky State Data Center, 2010), meaning many youth have little to no experience with agriculture. Most first-grade students in the county have never visited a farm or interacted with farm animals, leaving a gap in their un
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Beef Quality Assurance Youth Training: Building the Next Generation of Responsible Producers in Christian County
Author: Jeremiah Johnson
Major Program: Agriculture
As consumer expectations for animal care and beef quality continue to rise, the need for well-trained, knowledgeable young producers has become more important than ever. In Christian County, many youth involved in livestock projects lacked formal education in Beef Quality Assurance (BQA) practices. Without this foundation, youth risked using improper handling techniques, making medication errors, and failing to understand how their actions impact animal welfare, food safety, and public perceptio
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