Crittenden County CES Program Indicators and Success StoriesJul 1, 2020 - Jun 30, 2021





4021 - Agriculture
4021.1) 620

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

4021.2) 620

Number of youth who gained an understanding of the role of agriculture in the production of food, fiber, and wood products (KOSA)  

4021.3) 0

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) 0

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

Chick Incubation goes virtual

Author: Leslea Barnes

Major Program: Agriculture

Crittenden County 4-H has been incorporating a chick incubation project with the 1st grade classes each year for the past 5 years.  In 2020, classes went virtual, school buildings were closed to students, so this meant that the chick incubation program that students looked forward to was in jeopardy.  However, thanks to modern technology and social media, the chick incubation project was still able to happen for Crittenden County 1st grade youth as well as having the opportunity for th

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Growing your own Pizza Garden

Author: Leslea Barnes

Major Program: Agriculture

Agriculture provides almost everything we eat, use, and wear on a daily basis and many youth and families are not aware how agriculture effects their lives and how important it is to their future. National Ag Day is celebrated in March each year to recognize and celebrate the contribution of agriculture to our everyday lives. It encourages Americans to understand and appreciate the role agriculture plays in our lives.  Because of this, Crittenden County Extension Service wanted to take part

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