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





4041 - Family and Consumer Science
4041.1) 300

Number of youth who participated in education related to family and consumer sciences (KOSA)

4041.2) 316

Number of youth who completed a 4-H Family and Consumer Science Project (PRACTICE)

4041.3) 300

Number of youth who practiced financial decision-making skills as a result of what they learned in 4-H  (SEEC)

4041.5) 220

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)

4041.4) 220

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)



Success Stories

4-H shifts programming during the pandemic leads to more family time

Author: Renata Farmer

Major Program: Family and Consumer Science

With the onset and spread of COVID-19 throughout Kentucky and our county, the Knox County 4-H program moved swiftly to deliver our message and reach our clientele in a new way.  After conversations with the Knox County 4-H Council, it was imperative to continue to reach youth with positive research-based programming and to do it remotely while continuing to be hands-on.  The Knox County 4-H program responded by offering virtual programming and also project kits that contained current i

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Taste of the Week

Author: Renata Farmer

Major Program: Family and Consumer Science

According to the CDC, empty calories contribute to 40% of daily calories for children and adolescents and most do not consume the recommended amount of fruits and vegetables.In a world full of hectic schedules, fast food and convenience, the challenge for families and children to eat healthy is difficult. At the request of the Knox County Family Resource Centers, the Knox County 4-H program chose to address this in our county by implementing a “Taste of the Week” program. The program

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