Washington County CES Program Indicators and Success StoriesJul 1, 2023 - Jun 30, 2024





4021 - Agriculture & Natural Resources
4021.1) 26

Number of Youth (5-18) engaged in AG 4-H programming

4021.2) 4

Number of Volunteers (19+) engaged in AG 4-H programming

4021.3) 76

Number of Youth (5-18) engaged in NR 4-H programming

4021.4) 0

Number of Volunteers (19+) engaged in NR 4-H programming



Success Stories

From Soil Tests to Success!

Author: Melissa Schenck

Major Program: Agriculture & Natural Resources

From Soil Tests to Success!

The problemAcross the country homeowners do not see the success in their gardens and landscaping they are hoping for because they are not having their soil tested. By not fertilizing at all plants may not receive the nutrients that are needed and by applying unneeded fertilizers they are are contributing to environmental damage from runoff and leaching. While soil tests are often used by farmers, they may be forgotten by your average homeowner. To inspire our community to increase their soi

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Teens Learn to Lead in Ag

Author: Melissa Schenck

Major Program: Agriculture & Natural Resources

Teen Leadership Washington County is an annual program for high school juniors and seniors focusing on leadership development, career opportunities, and learning about the community.  The Family and Consumer Sciences Agent, 4-H Youth Development Agent, and School Gifted and Talented Coordinator partner to plan and implement monthly meetings. The month of September was Agriculture Day. Agriculture Day is planned and hosted by the Agriculture and Natural Resources Agent and the Horticulture A

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