Hart County CES Program Indicators and Success StoriesJul 1, 2018 - Jun 30, 2019





4011 - Agriculture 4-H Core Curriculum
4011.4) 21

Number of youth who are more aware of local farmer’s markets and community gardens

4011.2) 18

Number of youth that can keep production, performance or financial records on their 4-H agriculture projects

4011.1) 48

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) 139

Number of youth who understands the role of agriculture in the production of food and fiber



Success Stories

4-H Program Makes Impact on Testing Scores

Author: Laura Huffman

Major Program: Agriculture 4-H Core Curriculum

The Hart County and Caverna School Systems asked the Hart County 4-H Program to work with students in the classrooms on science related topics.  The 4-H Youth Development Agent developed a variety of science related lessons for youth of all ages.  One of those lessons included studying life cycles.  A series of six lessons were developed for youth in kindergarten through 4th grade. The 4-H program also provided a visual hands on learning opportunity for youth to incubate fertile e

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4-H Animal Science Projects Prepare Youth for to Succeed in Future Endeavors

Author: Laura Huffman

Major Program: Agriculture 4-H Core Curriculum

Forbes Magazine states “Millennials and younger youth are struggling to pass life skills 101 in todays society”.  However, opportunities in the Hart County 4-H Program are more than just project related, 4-H teaches youth skills that will help them stand out as young adults.  For the past several years the Horses @ Hart 4-H Club lead by Hart County 4-H volunteers have taught a variety of lessons on equine science, showmanship, horse judging, communications, equine nutrition

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