4011 - Agriculture 4-H Core Curriculum | ||
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4011.1) | 100 |
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) | 15 |
Number of youth that can keep production, performance or financial records on their 4-H agriculture projects |
4011.3) | 100 |
Number of youth who understands the role of agriculture in the production of food and fiber |
4011.4) | 50 |
Number of youth who are more aware of local farmer’s markets and community gardens |
Author: Bonita Jolly
Major Program: Agriculture 4-H Core Curriculum
A Kentucky farmer not only feeds their own family but an additional 155 people. The total economic impact of Kentucky agriculture production, inputs, processing and manufacturing is approximately $46.3 billion representing over 263,000 jobs. Therefore it is important that adults and school children understand how food gets from the farm gate to the dinner plate. The Hardin County Cooperative Extension Service worked with a local elementary school to begin an annual “Ag Day” even