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| 4041 - Family and Consumer Science | ||
|---|---|---|
| 4041.2) | 5 |
Number of Volunteers (19+) engaged in FCS 4-H Programming |
| 4041.1) | 41 |
Number of Youth (5-18) engaged in FCS 4-H Programming |
Author: Elizabeth Easley
Major Program: Family and Consumer Science
Laurel County 4-H Projects Culminates at KY State Fair The Kentucky State Fair is a culminating event of yearly 4-H project work. Project work is defined by the following: “(a) Planned work in an area of interest to the 4-H member, (b) Guided by a 4-H adult volunteer who is the project leader, (c) Aimed at planned objectives that can be attained and measured, (d) Summarized by some form of record keeping, and (e) A minimum of six hours of project instruction” (National 4-H Counc
Author: Elizabeth Easley
Major Program: Family and Consumer Science
The problem:According to the 2024 Most and Least Financially Literate States report, Kentucky ranks 48th in the nation for financial literacy. Kentucky’s youth lack the fundamental knowledge and skills to manage their finances and make wise financial decisions. Research has shown that financial habits and attitudes begin early in youth. A University of Michigan study found that children as young as five already had distinct emotional reactions to spending and saving money. These emotional
