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| 4021 - Agriculture | ||
|---|---|---|
| 4021.4) | 0 |
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) | 0 |
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) | 150 |
Number of youth who gained an understanding of the role of agriculture in the production of food, fiber, and wood products (KOSA) |
| 4021.1) | 170 |
Number of youth who demonstrated a skill that was learned or improved by participating in 4-H agriculture programming (PRACTICE) |
Author: Elizabeth Easley
Major Program: Agriculture
Importance of ProgramAccording to the American Farm Bureau Federation, most Americans are three generations removed from the farm, and only 2% of the population are involved in farming. The CEDIK Ag and Food Profile highlights that 32% of land in Laurel County is used by 955 farm operations. Youth who raise market animals learn how to raise food that is wholesome and nutritious as they take on the responsibility of raising an animal that will become part of the food chain. Animal source foods pr
Author: Elizabeth Easley
Major Program: Agriculture
Food insecurity describes a household’s inability to supply enough food for each member to live an active, healthy life. In Eastern Kentucky, one out of every six individuals is unsure where their next meal will come from, and Laurel County has a 16.4% insecurity rate in the entire county. The God’s Pantry Food Bank serves over 50 counties in Central and Eastern Kentucky. With donations that are made to the pantry, they can supply more meals to families who have food ins
