Marshall County CES Program Indicators and Success StoriesJul 1, 2020 - Jun 30, 2021





4021 - Agriculture
4021.1) 40

Number of youth who demonstrated a skill that was learned or improved by participating in 4-H agriculture programming (PRACTICE)

4021.2) 372

Number of youth who gained an understanding of the role of agriculture in the production of food, fiber, and wood products (KOSA)  

4021.3) 0

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) 0

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)



Success Stories

1st Annual Marshall County Extension Service Sunflower Contest

Author: Lena Mallory

Major Program: Agriculture

1st Annual Marshall County Extension Service Sunflower Contest

During the summer of 2020 and worldwide pandemic, University of Kentucky Extension Agents, Nikki Rhein and Lena Mallory looked for new ways to engage Marshall County families in healthy outdoor activities. With increasing demand for “growing your own” and victory gardens, a sunflower growing activity was an easy choice. The Agents add a competition aspect for the biggest sunflower. Extension Office staff bagged the free sunflower contest materials consisting of seeds, informational h

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