Taylor County CES Program Indicators and Success StoriesJul 1, 2022 - Jun 30, 2023





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) 207

Number of youth who gained an understanding of the role of agriculture in the production of food, fiber, and wood products (KOSA)  

4021.1) 207

Number of youth who demonstrated a skill that was learned or improved by participating in 4-H agriculture programming (PRACTICE)



Success Stories

4-H Junior Horticulture Team

Author: Kara Back

Major Program: Agriculture

 The Taylor County 4-H horticulture team this year consisted of seven juniors and two seniors. This is the most 4-Hers Taylor County has had to participate locally and on the state level.  Seven practices were held over the summer. These practices were miniature versions of the state contest, consisting of judging produce and plants along with plant identification. Two participants went above and beyond by creating their own photo study book to assist them with preparation for the cont

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Taylor Co. Fair Horticulture Entries

Author: Kara Back

Major Program: Agriculture

The Taylor County Fair showed an increase in the 4-H Horticulture exhibits this year. Three project days were held during spring break and many of those projects returned to be judged at the fair. These projects consisted of terrariums, dish gardens, upcycle, container garden, herb garden, annual, and leaf collections. Last year there were 19 entries. This year there were 49 horticulture entries. After judging the entries were displayed along with the other 4-H fair entries in the 4-H building a

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