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| 4011 - Agriculture 4-H Core Curriculum | ||
|---|---|---|
| 4011.4) | 41 |
Number of youth who are more aware of local farmer’s markets and community gardens |
| 4011.2) | 57 |
Number of youth that can keep production, performance or financial records on their 4-H agriculture projects |
| 4011.1) | 136 |
Number of youth who demonstrate a skill that was learned and/or improved by participating in a 4-H ANR project, program, event or activity |
| 4011.3) | 78 |
Number of youth who understands the role of agriculture in the production of food and fiber |
Author: Christy Eastwood
Major Program: Agriculture 4-H Core Curriculum
Pet overpopulation is a serious problem. Animal shelters become overcrowded and are unable to care for the millions of homeless pets in the United States. According to the American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals 3.4 million cats enter animal shelters nationwide every year. Each year 1.4 million cats are euthanized. Only 10% of the animals received by shelters have been spayed or neutered. According to USA Today $2 billion is imposed on U.S. taxpayers each year
Author: Paul Adkins
Major Program: Agriculture 4-H Core Curriculum
Farming is known as one of the most dangerous occupations worldwide. In Boone County, this has also proved to be true. There have been multiple accidents to date in the county involving farm and garden related equipment, chainsaws, chemicals and livestock that have caused serious, and sometimes fatal, injuries as reported from community leaders. The majority of the agricultural community in Boone County are part-time farmers trying to do “full-time” farm work after working a full-tim
