Crittenden County CES Program Indicators and Success StoriesJul 1, 2019 - Jun 30, 2020





4001 - 4-H Youth Development Programming
4001.2) 400

Number of youth who indicated they try to learn from their mistakes (Common Measures UN 3)

4001.3) 300

Number of youth who indicated they are willing to work hard on something difficult (Common Measures UN 4)

4001.4) 300

Number of youth who indicated they stop to think about their choices before making a decision (Common Measures UN 5)

4001.5) 300

Number of youth who indicated they think about how their choices affect others (Common Measures UN 6)

4001.1) 500

Number of youth who indicated they like to learn new things (Common Measures UN 1)

4001.6) 100

Number of youth who indicated they set goals for themselves (Common Measures UN 7)

4001.7) 100

Number of youth who indicated they keep trying until they reach their goals (Common Measures UN 8)

4001.8) 250

Number of youth who indicated they treat others the way they want to be treated (Common Measures UN 9)

4001.9) 250

Number of youth who indicated they follow the rules even if no one is watching (Common Measures UN 10)

4001.10) 200

Number of youth who indicated they are willing to try something they may get wrong (Common Measures UN 21)

4001.11) 200

Number of youth who indicated they are connected to a caring adult.

4001.12) 500

Number of youth who applied the skills they learned in 4-H to home, school, or community.



Success Stories

New County Fair Building

Author: Leslea Barnes

Major Program: 4-H Youth Development Programming

New County Fair Building

SituationCounty Fairs and Extension go hand in hand.  This has been true in Crittenden County for decades.  The Crittenden County Extension agents have partnered with the Crittenden County Lions Club to conduct an annual county fair for many years.  However over the years, the Lion’s club building that housed the exhibits started to have roof leaks and no heat or air.  Eventually, cats were able to gain access to the building and eat the food displays and high temperatu

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Grab and Go bags a Success!

Author: Leslea Barnes

Major Program: 4-H Youth Development Programming

Grab and Go bags a Success!

Due to the Covid 19 Pandemic, the Crittenden County Extension Office was forced to rethink the way we deliver programming to our clientele.  The week prior to the agents being asked to work remotely, we met and planned then best way to continue to offer quality programming without face to face contact.  One thing we decided to do was offer “Grab and Go” bags with projects from all three program areas during the months of March and April.   88 % of the audience polled p

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Facebook Reaches a Broader Audience

Author: Leslea Barnes

Major Program: 4-H Youth Development Programming

Prior to the Covid 19 Pandemic, the Crittenden County Extension Service page was not used to it’s fullest extent by all of the agents. 4-H programs and event pictures were posted and the staff assistant was great at posting fliers for all areas of our upcoming event but that was about all we used the social media for.  But the Coronavirus forces us to step out of our comfort zone, rethink the way we deliver education programs and reach out to a whole new audience. Since March 18, 2020

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