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| 4021 - 4-H Agriculture Core Curriculum AND Natural Resources | ||
|---|---|---|
| 4021.1) | 17 |
Number of youth who indicated they are interested in learning more about animal science (Common Measures – SC 1) |
| 4021.2) | 14 |
Number of youth who indicated they are interested in learning more about plant science (Common Measures – SC 2) |
| 4021.3) | 44 |
Number of youth who indicated they are interested in learning more about environmental science (Common Measures – SC 3) |
| 4021.4) | 85 |
Number of youth who indicated they like science a lot or a little (Common Measures – SC 6) |
| 4021.5) | 121 |
Number of youth who indicated yes or sort of to having a job that uses science (Common Measures – SC 7) |
| 4021.6) | 98 |
Number of youth who indicated that, through 4-H, they learned new things about science (Common Measures – SC 16) |
| 4021.7) | 110 |
Number of youth who talked about how science can be used to solve everyday problems in 4-H (Common Measures – SC 18) |
| 4021.8) | 17 |
Number of youth who have shared their science related project with others (Common Measures – SC 19) |
| 4021.9) | 39 |
Number of youth who demonstrated a skill that was learned or improved by participating in 4-H natural resource programming |
| 4021.10) | 45 |
Number of youth who used the skills and knowledge learned in 4-H to conserve natural resources |
| 4021.11) | 65 |
Number of youth who have gained an understanding of ecosystems in Kentucky |
| 4021.12) | 33 |
Number of youth who demonstrated a skill that was learned or improved by participating in 4-H agriculture programming |
| 4021.13) | 20 |
Number of youth who gained an understanding of the role of agriculture in the production of food and fiber |
Author: Melissa Schenck
Major Program: 4-H Agriculture Core Curriculum AND Natural Resources
Washington County receives funds through The Governor's Office of Agriculture Policy from the Tobacco Settlement Funds allocated to the state each year. In 2019-2020 those funds where used for several programs in the county. The local Agriculture Development Board voted to give $27,000 to help a local dairy set up an on farm bottling facility, allocated $265,000 to the County Agriculture Investment program (106 farmers 50/50 cost share each receiving $2500 each), $47,000 to the N
Author: Melissa Schenck
Major Program: 4-H Agriculture Core Curriculum AND Natural Resources
Volunteers play integral roles in 4-H programs, performing a variety of duties, functions, and tasks and possessing varied and rich knowledge, skills, and backgrounds (Radhakrishna & Ewing, 2011). The success of Extension programming is due, in part, to the dedication of a large cadre of volunteers (Smith, Dasher, & Klingborg, 2005). Although highly valued, volunteer involvement does not guarantee achievement of Extension's goals and fulfillment of learners' needs (Bolton, 1992).
Author: Melissa Schenck
Major Program: 4-H Agriculture Core Curriculum AND Natural Resources
The 2019 Kentucky Extension Community Assessment identified the sustainability of family farms as a top priority issue to the community members of Washington County. Additionally, in 2017, the USDA reported that the average age of the American farmer has now risen to 57.5 years old. In an effort to combat these two issues in Washington County the Washington County 4-H Council wished to explore the possibility of an auction. The goal of the auction would be 3 fold, (1) the auction would provide f
