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| 4021 - 4-H Agriculture Core Curriculum AND Natural Resources | ||
|---|---|---|
| 4021.1) | 15 |
Number of youth who indicated they are interested in learning more about animal science (Common Measures – SC 1) |
| 4021.2) | 12 |
Number of youth who indicated they are interested in learning more about plant science (Common Measures – SC 2) |
| 4021.3) | 20 |
Number of youth who indicated they are interested in learning more about environmental science (Common Measures – SC 3) |
| 4021.4) | 30 |
Number of youth who indicated they like science a lot or a little (Common Measures – SC 6) |
| 4021.5) | 10 |
Number of youth who indicated yes or sort of to having a job that uses science (Common Measures – SC 7) |
| 4021.6) | 30 |
Number of youth who indicated that, through 4-H, they learned new things about science (Common Measures – SC 16) |
| 4021.7) | 10 |
Number of youth who talked about how science can be used to solve everyday problems in 4-H (Common Measures – SC 18) |
| 4021.8) | 10 |
Number of youth who have shared their science related project with others (Common Measures – SC 19) |
| 4021.9) | 5 |
Number of youth who demonstrated a skill that was learned or improved by participating in 4-H natural resource programming |
| 4021.10) | 200 |
Number of youth who used the skills and knowledge learned in 4-H to conserve natural resources |
| 4021.11) | 20 |
Number of youth who have gained an understanding of ecosystems in Kentucky |
| 4021.12) | 10 |
Number of youth who demonstrated a skill that was learned or improved by participating in 4-H agriculture programming |
| 4021.13) | 250 |
Number of youth who gained an understanding of the role of agriculture in the production of food and fiber |
Author: Cathy Toole
Major Program: 4-H Agriculture Core Curriculum AND Natural Resources
Henry County has a rich agriculture history; it is the largest single source of income and provides the greatest number of employees in the county. Currently our county receives over $30,000,000.00 a year in agriculture revenues. The average size of a Henry County farm is 160 acres. The average age of our farmers is currently at 59 years. The county produces approximately 2,000 to 2,500 acres of tobacco and approximately 14,500 cows alone that populate the county.
Author: Cathy Toole
Major Program: 4-H Agriculture Core Curriculum AND Natural Resources
The 4-H Country Ham Project has become a multi-generational, countywide educational activity sponsored by the Henry County Cooperative Extension Service. While youth participated in the ham project for over 15 years, it has only become a multi-generational event within the past 6 years. This occurred with the construction of a county ham house. The ages ranging of those who participated were between the ages of 5 to 80. The 4-H aged youth take part in the educational comp
