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| 4021 - Agriculture | ||
|---|---|---|
| 4021.1) | 375 |
Number of youth who demonstrated a skill that was learned or improved by participating in 4-H agriculture programming (PRACTICE) |
| 4021.2) | 168 |
Number of youth who gained an understanding of the role of agriculture in the production of food, fiber, and wood products (KOSA) |
| 4021.3) | 6 |
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) |
| 4021.4) | 8 |
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) |
Author: Deana Reed
Major Program: Agriculture
The 2020 Coronavirus pandemic brought all Kentucky 4-H Youth Development programming to an abrupt halt in March 2020. Parents, educators, and local communities began learning how to function in a way that no one had experienced before. One of Extension’s strengths is its flexibility across counties and states to address local needs to achieve locally desired outcomes (Diem, 2016). This statement could not be an
Author: Deana Reed
Major Program: Agriculture
In order to attain experiences that aid in positive development, it is important for youth to be engaged learners. Researchers and practitioners have identified core competencies for quality programming (Eccles & Gootman, 2002; National 4-H Impact Assessment, 2001; Search Institute, 2004). In addition, Experiential Learning Theory has been applied to a variety of contexts. Although a number of models exist, the common foundational theme is that the human experience aids significantly in the
Author: Andy Mills
Major Program: Agriculture
For 30 years this ANR agent has been working the state fair youth beef show as the superintendent for the last 17. For many youths, showing at the state fair marks the end of their beef project. One intent of the youth beef project is to encourage youth to produce cattle in their adult lives. Therefore, to help foster this desire, the experiences the youth have during their project need to be real but also, hopefully, positive. As the superintendent of the show, this ANR agent can try to make su
