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





4021 - Agriculture
4021.1) 28

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

4021.2) 48

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

4021.3) 25

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) 20

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

Country Ham Program

Author: Krista Perry

Major Program: Agriculture

As technology continues to advance rapidly and become easily accessible, young people’s written and verbal communication skills continue to lack, which are important life skills they need to acquire; also, their knowledge about agriculture and where their food comes from has declined; therefore, the Franklin County 4-H program conducts the 4-H Country Ham Project where youth gain these life skills and knowledge.  The 4-H Country Ham Project also teaches 4-H members about food preserva

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Taking Virtual Learning to the Next Level

Author: Keenan Bishop

Major Program: Agriculture

With the beginning of the 2020 school year and the pandemic still in full force, Franklin County and Frankfort Independent Schools began virtual, then transitioned to a hybrid model.  With the stress of returning to school, being virtual, limited access to wifi service and adult guidance, there was a need that opened a door for the Franklin County 4-H program.  In August 2020, Franklin County 4-H began the virtual learning assistance program in collaboration with Kathy’s Place, w

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