Greenup County CES Program Indicators and Success StoriesJul 1, 2018 - Jun 30, 2019
| 4011 - Agriculture 4-H Core Curriculum | ||
|---|---|---|
| 4011.4) | 125 |
Number of youth who are more aware of local farmer’s markets and community gardens |
| 4011.2) | 201 |
Number of youth that can keep production, performance or financial records on their 4-H agriculture projects |
| 4011.1) | 225 |
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 |
| 4011.3) | 225 |
Number of youth who understands the role of agriculture in the production of food and fiber |
Success Stories
The Great Agriculture Adventure
Author: Christopher Boyd
Major Program: Agriculture 4-H Core Curriculum
In Greenup County at least one or more generations is removed from the family farm. Today’s children go to the grocery store with their parents to purchase food. The connection of how the food is grown or produced is lost. This need is why Greenup County Extension Service and The Greenup County Farm Bureau believes it is necessary for individuals, both young and old, to understand the importance of agriculture. Education is the key to bridging the gap between farmer and consumer. The
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4-H Horse Program
Author: Christopher Boyd
Major Program: Agriculture 4-H Core Curriculum
There are necessary skills that all individuals need in order to be successful productive members of society. These skills include responsibility, punctuality, determination, and a good work ethic. With an unemployment rate of 8.1% (homefacts.com) in Greenup County it is important to teach our youth the basic life skills they need in order to be competitive in the work force. That is why the Greenup County Extension Council has identified enhancing life skills of our youth as a
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