Extension
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| 4001 - 4-H Youth Development Programming | ||
|---|---|---|
| 4001.2) | 5 |
Number of youth who indicated they try to learn from their mistakes (Common Measures UN 3) |
| 4001.3) | 18 |
Number of youth who indicated they are willing to work hard on something difficult (Common Measures UN 4) |
| 4001.4) | 92 |
Number of youth who indicated they stop to think about their choices before making a decision (Common Measures UN 5) |
| 4001.5) | 70 |
Number of youth who indicated they think about how their choices affect others (Common Measures UN 6) |
| 4001.1) | 587 |
Number of youth who indicated they like to learn new things (Common Measures UN 1) |
| 4001.6) | 0 |
Number of youth who indicated they set goals for themselves (Common Measures UN 7) |
| 4001.7) | 0 |
Number of youth who indicated they keep trying until they reach their goals (Common Measures UN 8) |
| 4001.8) | 56 |
Number of youth who indicated they treat others the way they want to be treated (Common Measures UN 9) |
| 4001.9) | 0 |
Number of youth who indicated they follow the rules even if no one is watching (Common Measures UN 10) |
| 4001.10) | 92 |
Number of youth who indicated they are willing to try something they may get wrong (Common Measures UN 21) |
| 4001.11) | 56 |
Number of youth who indicated they are connected to a caring adult. |
| 4001.12) | 583 |
Number of youth who applied the skills they learned in 4-H to home, school, or community. |
Author: Stacey Potts
Major Program: 4-H Youth Development Programming
Unintentional injury, while declining, remains the leading cause of death among children ages 19 and under. (Source: Safekids.org) To raise awareness and demonstrate techniques children can use to prevent unintentional injury, the Daviess County Cooperative Extension Service applied for and received a grant from the Progressive Agriculture Foundation to host a Progressive Agriculture Youth Safety Day. The grant provided access to training, along with educational and planning ma
Author: Stacey Potts
Major Program: 4-H Youth Development Programming
A longitudinal study of 4-H by Tufts University revealed young people involved in 4-H programs have a consistently higher level of positive youth development, contributions to their community, and increased life skills. “The results of this longitudinal study continually reinforce the idea that when youth participate in programs such as 4-H, they thrive in numerous ways including health, positive development, and community contribution,” said Dr. Richard Lerner.One particular 4-H&rsq
Author: Lindsey Dunn
Major Program: 4-H Youth Development Programming
The Kids Outdoor Adventures Committee formed in Daviess County in 2015 with a mission to encourage a break from technology while engaging families in fun, educational, safe, and healthy outdoor activities. The committee is made up of a number of individuals representing local businesses, youth organizations, law enforcement, youth organizations, outdoor sporting organizations and facilities, and volunteers interested in the outdoors. From the three annual programs the committee hosts
Author: Lindsey Dunn
Major Program: 4-H Youth Development Programming
In August of 2019, the coordinator working with Daviess County’s Homeschool Cooperative group reached out to the 4-H agent looking for activities to offer to their youth. Six sessions were scheduled with the 4-H agent to have the youth attend programming in the curriculum areas of Communications and Expressive Arts and Natural Resources at the Daviess County Cooperative Extension Office.Youth first attended a communications workshop to become familiar with how to properly prepare a s
Author: Lindsey Dunn
Major Program: 4-H Youth Development Programming
With the Covid-19 national pandemic, our country is facing new challenges daily, from isolation to uncertainty, causing stress for many individuals. This challenge has affected every individual in the family unit, whether you have been in direct contact with the virus or not. As this virus affected 55 million youth, interrupting their school year (National 4-H Council), many guardians adjusted their work and life schedule as students began to remain home completing non-traditional in
