Extension
It Starts With Us
| 4065 - Community Vitality and Leadership – 4-H Youth Development | ||
|---|---|---|
| 4065.4) | 35 |
Number of volunteers addressing community issues by assessing needs, developing programs and/or implementing solutions |
| 4065.3) | 10 |
Number of empowered individuals engaged in coalitions or organizations to address a significant community issue |
| 4065.2) | 2 |
Number of strategies adopted and implemented to improve the community |
| 4065.1) | 4 |
Number of individuals that take on formal or informal leadership roles as a result of participation in an Extension leadership program |
Author: Austin Brewer
Major Program: Community Vitality and Leadership – 4-H Youth Development
Wanda Joyce Robinson Foundation & Kids Rising Up through Support and Healing Thanksgiving Luncheon Kentucky has the 11th highest rate of children who have had a parent incarcerated. Breaking down the statistic, one in ten Kentucky kids have dealt with a parent behind bars. The Franklin County Cooperative Extension Office partnered with the Wanda Joyce Robinson Foundation (WJRF), and Franklin County Schools High School K.R.U.S.H. (Kids Rising Up through Support and Healing) Group to host a th
Author: MacKenzie Preece
Major Program: Community Vitality and Leadership – 4-H Youth Development
In the past two years, several Franklin County 4-H clubs that are traditionally well-attended have come to a halt due to the COVID-19 Pandemic and low attendance. The only clubs that have remained thriving have been the Country Ham Project, Teen Leadership, Clover Buds, Shooting Sports, and Cooking Club. Franklin County 4-H agents Austin Brewer and Mackenzie Preece have made it a goal to revive programs such as Livestock, Sewing, Horse, and Dog Club. The 2022 Franklin County 4-H Club Fair was de
Author: Austin Brewer
Major Program: Community Vitality and Leadership – 4-H Youth Development
Jekyll Island Success Story Eight middle schoolers from Franklin County were chosen to represent their community at the 4-H Environmental Education Camp on Jekyll Island, Georgia. The trip took place over spring break, and the students were excited to travel to the beach to experience the 4-H Center with a Marine Biology twist.During their time at the camp, the students participated in various beach ecology courses, seining classes, and night hike/astronomy workshops. They learned about the
