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| 4001 - 4-H Youth Development Programming | ||
|---|---|---|
| 4001.1) | 350 |
Number of youth who indicated they know how to use information they are given to make decisions |
| 4001.2) | 100 |
Number of youth who can comfortably talk to others about their thoughts and feelings |
| 4001.3) | 8 |
Number of youth who indicate they are connected to caring adults who are interested in their success |
| 4001.4) | 350 |
Number of youth who apply the skills learned in 4-H and in other activities at home, school or in the community |
| 4001.5) | 372 |
Number of youth who reported that they can set and accomplish a goal |
Author: Annette Heisdorffer
Major Program: 4-H Youth Development Programming
Gardening benefits youth through the application of knowledge gained in math and science according to Dun Munn from the Michigan State University Extension. In addition, gardening provides moderate exercise. The Daviess County Cooperative Extension Service partnered with Girls Inc. to teach gardening skills that can be used throughout life to the girls. The girls in this program have limited access to gardening locations. In the area at the Girls Inc. building where garde
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 show children ways to prevent these types of injuries, 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 materials. It
Author: Stacey Potts
Major Program: 4-H Youth Development Programming
Daviess County 4-H offered a six-part program entitled #adulting during March and April of 2018.The program was geared towards juniors and seniors in high school. Nine teens completed the program, four of whom were residents of the local girls group home. Lessons included hands on learning and activities with the topics of car maintenance, employment and etiquette, being a smart consumer, kitchen know-hows, money smarts and laundry and clothing repair. Instruction was provided
