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| 4021 - Agriculture & Natural Resources | ||
|---|---|---|
| 4021.1) | 478 |
Number of Youth (5-18) engaged in AG 4-H programming |
| 4021.2) | 8 |
Number of Volunteers (19+) engaged in AG 4-H programming |
| 4021.3) | 90 |
Number of Youth (5-18) engaged in NR 4-H programming |
| 4021.4) | 2 |
Number of Volunteers (19+) engaged in NR 4-H programming |
Author: MacKenzie Preece
Major Program: Agriculture & Natural Resources
Environmental Camp has been a staple field trip experience in Franklin County Schools over the past 9 years. Despite turnover in 4-H Agents and Covid-19 the EE Camping Program remains strong. During the 2022-2023 school year, Franklin County took 6 schools to JM Feltner 4-H Camp for an overnight field trip experience. Currently during the 2023-2024 school year, Franklin County 4-H has already taken 4 school groups, with 4 more on the calendar for the school year. Over 700 youth and 110 volunteer
Author: MacKenzie Preece
Major Program: Agriculture & Natural Resources
The Kentucky 4-H Natural Resources and Environmental Sciences Academy (NRESci) strives to increase environmental literacy among youth in Kentucky. Every five years (since 1999) the Kentucky Environmental Education Council (KEEC) conducts a survey to assess Kentuckian’s environmental knowledge, attitudes, and behaviors. According to KEEC’s 2020-2025 Environmental Education Master Plan (2020), “… the average Kentuckian is able to answer correctly slightly less than half of
Author: Austin Brewer
Major Program: Agriculture & Natural Resources
Franklin County's Environmental Education ImpactThis past fall and spring, over 600 students from Franklin County had the enriching experience of attending environmental camps. These camps were conducted in partnership with the JM Feltner Memorial 4-H Camp in London, Kentucky, offering a unique and immersive learning environment.At these camps, students participated in various hands-on activities designed to deepen their understanding of environmental science and natural resource management.
Author: Austin Brewer
Major Program: Agriculture & Natural Resources
This past August, Franklin County proudly celebrated a significant achievement at the Kentucky State Fair. A talented student from our county was awarded the Grand Champion title in the county ham contest, showcasing their exceptional skills and dedication to the art of ham curing.The student participated in Franklin County's thriving ham program, which has been instrumental in teaching youth the traditional methods of curing and processing hams. Through hands-on workshops and expert guidanc
