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| 4021 - Agriculture | ||
|---|---|---|
| 4021.4) | 62 |
Number of youth who indicated “yes or usually” to the Common Measures Experience Survey Question #13 “Is 4-H a place where you have a chance to be a leader?” (SEEC) |
| 4021.3) | 60 |
Number of youth who indicated “yes or usually” to the Common Measures Experience Survey Question #6 “Is 4-H A place where you get to figure out things for yourself?” (SEEC) |
| 4021.2) | 118 |
Number of youth who gained an understanding of the role of agriculture in the production of food, fiber, and wood products (KOSA) |
| 4021.1) | 68 |
Number of youth who demonstrated a skill that was learned or improved by participating in 4-H agriculture programming (PRACTICE) |
Author: Ella Fourqurean
Major Program: Agriculture
In 2022, agents were looking towards a normal spring and summer for 4-H families. A successful program completed was the District 6 North Horse Clinc. This was a one-day clinic hosted by the District 6 North Horse Camp Planning Committee in Hartford, Kentucky. The counties represented were Union, Daviess, and Henderson with 15 4-H members. These members had the opportunity to learn from various individuals in Western Pleasure, Contest, Trail Riding and Sho
Author: Ella Fourqurean
Major Program: Agriculture
When the Kentucky 4-H Country Ham Project started in 1990 there were less than 40 youth participating. Today there are over 750 4-H’ers from 65 counties involved in the project. Youth gain valuable skills from participation in the Country Ham Project, including, learning the process of research, communication and organizational skills, and they also gain valuable technical merit. Traditionally, participants are responsible for curing two hams and are required to give a sp
Author: Ella Fourqurean
Major Program: Agriculture
“The practice of curing country hams dates back centuries, long before modern storage methods were available. …people kept their food from spoiling by packing it in a mixture of salt and other spices, and stored it for an extended period… Modern technology allows for other ways of preserving food, the way country hams are cured now is very much the same as it was long ago” Kentucky Farm Bureau News March 2018.When the Kentucky 4-H Country Ham Project started in 199
Author: Ella Fourqurean
Major Program: Agriculture
In special education, animal-assisted intervention (AAI) is used to assist individuals with autism spectrum disorder in their learning development bringing improvement in social interaction and affection to other people. This was a goal when the program, "Challenge Me 4-H", was in its first planning stages. Challenge Me 4-H was originally thought of and planned out by a 4-H member in Trigg County. This program included special education students from Trigg County High School, Agricultu
