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| 4031 - Family and Consumer Sciences 4-H Core Curriculum | ||
|---|---|---|
| 4031.1) | 646 |
Number of youth who reported that they followed instructions step-by-step to do or make things themselves |
| 4031.2) | 0 |
Number of youth who reported that they followed safe practices |
| 4031.3) | 608 |
Number of youth who reported that they demonstrated what they learned to do for themselves |
| 4031.4) | 830 |
Number of youth who are more aware of preparing and eating healthy, local food |
Author: Aubrey Lawson
Major Program: Family and Consumer Sciences 4-H Core Curriculum
Madison County 4-H hosted the Madison County Migrant Education Program for a Cooking and Craft Day Camp that taught 28 high-school age Migrant youth important life skills. Around 89% of the participants had never cooked a meal before and over 75% of these youth were also responsible for preparing at least one meal for themselves on their own each day. During the day camp the participants learned how to make a complete and healthy meal with low-cost ingredients and minimal supplies. The stu
Author: Aubrey Lawson
Major Program: Family and Consumer Sciences 4-H Core Curriculum
In 2018 the Madison County Cooperative Extension Service completed a community assessment by asking community members to participate in focus groups, surveys, and stakeholder interviews. The results of the assessment summarized the top priorities for each of those three audiences. In two of the three audiences, better life skills training for youth and families identified to be a top priority. Local teachers also recommended this topic as a necessary topic for the youth in the community. Working
