Hardin County CES Program Indicators and Success StoriesJul 1, 2024 - Jun 30, 2025
| 4021 - Agriculture | ||
|---|---|---|
| 4021.1) | 356 |
Number of Youth (5-18) engaged in AG 4-H programming |
| 4021.2) | 137 |
Number of Volunteers (19+) engaged in AG 4-H programming |
Success Stories
Food, Farming, and Community
Author: Jocelyn Kemp
Major Program: Agriculture
Describe the Issue or Situation.Most families and adults in Hardin County have little to no experience or opportunity to learn more about the local food system or careers in Agriculture. A recent community needs assessment reported that 75% of community members who responded feel that youth in Hardin County need life skills training opportunities. Overall, over 74% of respondents identified the 3 top needs of Hardin County as agricultural based including sustainability of family farms, preservin
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Farm Safety Day
Author: Ashley Norton
Major Program: Agriculture
Every 3 days a child dies in an agriculture-related incident and every day at least 30 children are seriously injured. Hardin County is a very agriculture-based community where children encounter the dangers of agriculture life, and it is vital to educate the youth of the county to safely interact with farming equipment, ATVs, animals and plants. Farm Safety Day is an event that teaches elementary students grades 3-5 in Hardin County the importance of being safe in their community, at home and o
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