Floyd County CES Program Indicators and Success StoriesJul 1, 2018 - Jun 30, 2019





4031 - Family and Consumer Sciences 4-H Core Curriculum
4031.1) 500

Number of youth who reported that they followed instructions step-by-step to do or make things themselves

4031.2) 100

Number of youth who reported that they followed safe practices

4031.3) 250

Number of youth who reported that they demonstrated what they learned to do for themselves

4031.4) 750

Number of youth who are more aware of preparing and eating healthy, local food



Success Stories

4-H Sewing Club Sparks Enterpernship

Author: Heather Coleman

Major Program: Family and Consumer Sciences 4-H Core Curriculum

Floyd County 4-H and our 4-H Adult Council President Patricia Hackworth, who is the Senior English Teacher at Betsy Layne High School collaborated to start the first Floyd County 4-H After School Sewing Program at BLHS.  During the spring semester of 2017, 11 students had the opportunity to learn the basic techniques of sewing, cutting fabric, pinning, safety procedures and how to press fabric.  Each participate made a crazy nine patch pillow to take home.  One participate Summer

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A Skill for a Lifetime

Author: Heather Coleman

Major Program: Family and Consumer Sciences 4-H Core Curriculum

According to the American Heart Association teaching youth how to prepare their own food will give them a skill they can use for a lifetime and will help to build confidence. Youth who can prepare foods are also more likely to eat a healthier diet as adults.  The Floyd County 4-H Youth & Development Agent, 4-H Teen Volunteers, the Floyd County Family & Consumer Science Agent and University of Kentucky SNAP-ed program collaborated to offer the Super Star Chef program during Augu

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