Crittenden County CES Program Indicators and Success StoriesJul 1, 2024 - Jun 30, 2025
| 4021 - Agriculture | ||
|---|---|---|
| 4021.1) | 16 |
Number of Youth (5-18) engaged in AG 4-H programming |
| 4021.2) | 4 |
Number of Volunteers (19+) engaged in AG 4-H programming |
Success Stories
Kentucky 4-H Poultry Program BBQ Chicken Camp
Author: Leslea Barnes
Major Program: Agriculture
This summer, Kentucky 4-H Poultry Program partnered with 4-H programs from Livingston, Lyon, Crittenden, and Caldwell counties to host a highly successful BBQ Chicken Camp. Aimed at empowering youth with essential cooking skills, the camp attracted 16 young participants who gained hands-on experience in grilling and food safety.According to a study published in the Journal of Nutrition Education and Behavior, developing cooking skills early in life is a strong predictor of better nutrition-relat
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Reviving Area-Wide Horse Judging for West Kentucky 4-H Youth
Author: Leslea Barnes
Major Program: Agriculture
The Issue:Before the pandemic, West Kentucky had a vibrant network of horse clubs that were regularly engaged in regional and state 4-H Horse activities. However, since COVID-19, these connections and opportunities had diminished. As restrictions eased, local horse clubs began to grow again, and the need to reconnect and support the increasing involvement of 4-H youth in state-level horse activities became clear. West Kentucky had not hosted any area-wide programming since before the pandemic, a
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