Extension
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| 4001 - 4-H Youth Development Programming | ||
|---|---|---|
| 4001.2) | 75 |
Number of youth who indicated they try to learn from their mistakes (Common Measures UN 3) |
| 4001.3) | 75 |
Number of youth who indicated they are willing to work hard on something difficult (Common Measures UN 4) |
| 4001.4) | 50 |
Number of youth who indicated they stop to think about their choices before making a decision (Common Measures UN 5) |
| 4001.5) | 100 |
Number of youth who indicated they think about how their choices affect others (Common Measures UN 6) |
| 4001.1) | 1500 |
Number of youth who indicated they like to learn new things (Common Measures UN 1) |
| 4001.6) | 100 |
Number of youth who indicated they set goals for themselves (Common Measures UN 7) |
| 4001.7) | 250 |
Number of youth who indicated they keep trying until they reach their goals (Common Measures UN 8) |
| 4001.8) | 100 |
Number of youth who indicated they treat others the way they want to be treated (Common Measures UN 9) |
| 4001.9) | 75 |
Number of youth who indicated they follow the rules even if no one is watching (Common Measures UN 10) |
| 4001.10) | 75 |
Number of youth who indicated they are willing to try something they may get wrong (Common Measures UN 21) |
| 4001.11) | 250 |
Number of youth who indicated they are connected to a caring adult. |
| 4001.12) | 200 |
Number of youth who applied the skills they learned in 4-H to home, school, or community. |
Author: Bonita Jolly
Major Program: 4-H Youth Development Programming
It is a fact that today’s teen generation believe they cannot live without constant connection to their cell phone. According to an article in the December 2019 issue of Very Well Family, the average teen spends over nine hours a day using their electronic devices. As a result, their social media habits are changing the way they communicate, learn, exercise and much more leading to bouts of depression, obesity, peer pressure and bullying just to mention a few.In an effo
Author: Bonita Jolly
Major Program: 4-H Youth Development Programming
To date 2020 has been a year of challenge, change and create all due to the circumstances of COVID 19. Of the 20 + years in Extension, I have not undergone so many cancellations, postponements and rescheduling in such a short period of time. Patience has been key to the challenges in both our work and home life. As 4-H Extension agents we are not alone for this also affects the 4-H families that we work with. As one ages, change does not come easy and I have certainly le
Author: Marla Stillwell
Major Program: 4-H Youth Development Programming
Since 2017, the Hardin County 4-H Council along with 4-H Agents and the 4-H Program Assistant have collaborated to offer an annual 4-H Festival & Expo. The purpose of the event has been to increase awareness of 4-H clubs, programs, events and as a simple outreach to the communities of Hardin County. The event was well-attended once again in October 2019 with just over 120 people in attendance, many of those attending being new, never reached participants. Current members and leaders from eac
Author: Marla Stillwell
Major Program: 4-H Youth Development Programming
During the COVID-19 outbreak which caused schools to close their doors during the 2019-20 school year, keeping youth engaged proved to be difficult for many families. The UK Extension Service in Hardin County made a conscious effort to ease that burden by creating and making available to-go type projects in-a-bag that were accessible in our Extension Office foyer since the office was closed to foot-traffic. Three Hardin County Extension agents and two Extension program assistants re
