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| 4021 - Agriculture | ||
|---|---|---|
| 4021.1) | 110 |
Number of youth who demonstrated a skill that was learned or improved by participating in 4-H agriculture programming (PRACTICE) |
| 4021.2) | 200 |
Number of youth who gained an understanding of the role of agriculture in the production of food, fiber, and wood products (KOSA) |
| 4021.3) | 100 |
Number of youth who indicated “yes or usually” to the Common Measures Experience Survey Question #6 “Is 4-H A place where you get to figure out things for yourself?” (SEEC) |
| 4021.4) | 100 |
Number of youth who indicated “yes or usually” to the Common Measures Experience Survey Question #13 “Is 4-H a place where you have a chance to be a leader?” (SEEC) |
Author: Michael Rose
Major Program: Agriculture
In 2020, our daily routines were altered as a pandemic swept across our nation. Traditional in-person Extension programming was halted: however, the needs of local citizens remained.The Adair County Extension staff worked together to develop a “grab and go” educational gardening program to provide families educational assistance in planting, growing, and harvesting fresh homegrown produce.Seeds and plants were donated and purchase from local businesses. Extension agents d
Author: Michael Rose
Major Program: Agriculture
Beekeeping continues to increase in popularity as more youth and adults become interested in helping protect our pollinators Adair County Cooperative Extension Service has started a 4-H Youth Bee Program. The purpose of the program to teach youth about all aspects of the Bee industry. Topics covered are how to install beehives, care of beehives, honey extraction, and how to market the final product. Funding to help start the project was received from a Kentucky 4-
Author: Michael Rose
Major Program: Agriculture
The COVID-19 pandemic had an impact on how 4-H Youth Development programs were delivered this past year and a half. Our 4-H Project fair was no different. Usually, we would have offered in-person project days to get projects ready for our Project Fair. However, that was not possible this past year. Instead of in-person project days, we offered project grab-bag kits. There was 46 youth who received 74 project kits. The kits contained all the educational
