4011 - Agriculture 4-H Core Curriculum | ||
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4011.1) | 22 |
Number of youth who demonstrate a skill that was learned and/or improved by participating in a 4-H ANR project, program, event or activity |
4011.2) | 12 |
Number of youth that can keep production, performance or financial records on their 4-H agriculture projects |
4011.3) | 22 |
Number of youth who understands the role of agriculture in the production of food and fiber |
4011.4) | 12 |
Number of youth who are more aware of local farmer’s markets and community gardens |
Author: Tracey Tashjian
Major Program: Agriculture 4-H Core Curriculum
In October of 2017, five Graves County Middle School students travelled to Eastern Kentucky with Tracey Tashjian and Samantha Anderson, Extension Agents for 4-H and Agriculture to learn about hemp production. The tour was arranged by Anderson who grew up learning and working in the about the industry. The students spent the day touring three farms (Atalo, GenCana, Kenneth Anderson's) to learn about hemp firsthand. Students applied this knowledge in writing a 1500 word essay