Madison County CES Program Indicators and Success StoriesJul 1, 2023 - Jun 30, 2024





4021 - Agriculture & Natural Resources
4021.1) 1528

Number of Youth (5-18) engaged in AG 4-H programming
4021.2) 74

Number of Volunteers (19+) engaged in AG 4-H programming
4021.3) 54

Number of Youth (5-18) engaged in NR 4-H programming
4021.4) 10

Number of Volunteers (19+) engaged in NR 4-H programming


Success Stories

Madison County 4-H Seed Library--Let's Get Growing!

Author: Julia Reid

Major Program: Agriculture & Natural Resources

Madison County 4-H Seed Library--Let's Get Growing!

Madison County Extension Seed Library According to betterhealth.vic.org, youth learn about responsibility, self-confidence, nutrition, physical activity, and reasoning from gardening! While youth may receive all of these benefits from starting a garden, gardening with a caring adult or as a family would allow for increased time together, and support healthy relationships. As an extension staff comprised of a horticulture agent, agriculture and natural resources agent, family and consumer sc

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Madison County 4-H Horticulture Judging Program

Author: Julia Reid

Major Program: Agriculture & Natural Resources

 Madison County 4-H has had several youth interested in Horticulture and gardening. However, hosting a horticulture judging contest is costly. This year, the Madison County 4-H agent applied for an AG Mini Grant through the Kentucky 4-H Foundation (funded through AG tag program), and offered a 4-H Horticulture Judging clinic and contest for surrounding counties as well as Madison County youth.Two horticulture Agents, Tyson Gregory and Jessica Wells, assisted with the program and taught yout

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