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| 4011 - Agriculture 4-H Core Curriculum | ||
|---|---|---|
| 4011.1) | 1612 |
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 |
| 4011.2) | 4 |
Number of youth that can keep production, performance or financial records on their 4-H agriculture projects |
| 4011.3) | 175 |
Number of youth who understands the role of agriculture in the production of food and fiber |
| 4011.4) | 177 |
Number of youth who are more aware of local farmer’s markets and community gardens |
Author: Bethany Pratt
Major Program: Agriculture 4-H Core Curriculum
The Horticulture Agent and 4-H assistant in Jefferson County have partnered with the English and Urban Agriculture teacher at Fern Creek High School to further the in class learning with an after school 4-H club. The overarching goal of the Urban Agriculture Campus at Fern Creek High school is to immerse students in the food system through hands-on participation in all aspects of agriculture on their urban farm campus.Fern Creek High School has a total student body of 1,443 students, 53% of whom
Author: Kelly Smith
Major Program: Agriculture 4-H Core Curriculum
In the 2017-2018 school year, over 20 classrooms, representing both private and public Jefferson County schools, requested the Embryology project from the Jefferson County 4-H program. Teachers within classrooms wanted hands on experience with learning life skills and knowledge of the process of embryology. Youth learned to care and maintain for the eggs and incubator before, during and after the incubation period. They also learned the proper care of newly hatched chicks. Kelly Smith, Jefferson
