Webster County CES Program Indicators and Success StoriesJul 1, 2020 - Jun 30, 2021





4021 - Agriculture
4021.1) 4

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

4021.2) 0

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

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)

4021.4) 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)



Success Stories

Webster County Ag Development Council helping youth entrepreneurs

Author: Vicki Shadrick

Major Program: Agriculture

The Youth Agricultural Incentives Program (YAIP) is funded by the Kentucky Agricultural Development Fund.  The program encourages youth to engage in and explore agricultural opportunities.  Students must be enrolled in elementary, middle or high school including home schooled students.  Applicants must have parental consent and participate in a mentorship program with an agricultural organization.  Since 2018,  the Webster County Agricultural Development Council has offe

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Outdoor Learning Lab for students

Author: Vicki Shadrick

Major Program: Agriculture

Outdoor Learning Lab for students

In 2013 Webster County Cooperative Extension partnered with Webster County Conservation District and Natural Resources Conservation Service and started the “Outdoor Environmental Lab” which consisted of six raised beds at each Webster County Elementary School.   The lab was used to teach students about soils, plants, gardening and nutrition while reinforcing basic skills in math, reading and writing.  During that time, students reported they learned what soils were made of

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Outdoor learning lab for students

Author: Wade Raymer

Major Program: Agriculture

 In 2013 Webster County Cooperative Extension partnered with Webster County Conservation District and Natural Resources Conservation Service and started the “Outdoor Environmental Lab” which consisted of six raised beds at each Webster County Elementary School.   The lab was used to teach students about soils, plants, gardening and nutrition while reinforcing basic skills in math, reading and writing.  During that time, students reported they learned what soils were ma

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