Lawrence County CES Program Indicators and Success StoriesJul 1, 2024 - Jun 30, 2025
| 4021 - Agriculture | ||
|---|---|---|
| 4021.1) | 25 |
Number of Youth (5-18) engaged in AG 4-H programming |
| 4021.2) | 0 |
Number of Volunteers (19+) engaged in AG 4-H programming |
Success Stories
From the Barn to the Future: Youth Shine at the Lawrence County Fair
Author: Maelyn Dotson
Major Program: Agriculture
At the recent Lawrence County Fair, the 4-H/FFA Livestock Show and Auction was a tremendous success, highlighting the strong, long-lasting partnership between 4-H and FFA. Local youth proudly presented their animals and 4-H country ham projects, developing valuable skills in animal husbandry, public speaking, and leadership. Community partners, including Farm Bureau, Lawrence County Fiscal Court, Lawrence County Tourism, and local meat shops, came together to bid at the auction, ensuring that ma
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Egg-cellent Education: Lawrence County Youth Learn Science Through 4-H Incubation Project
Author: Maelyn Dotson
Major Program: Agriculture
In Lawrence County, many youth have limited opportunities for hands-on agricultural education and real-world learning experiences. With a growing gap in understanding where food comes from and how animals are raised, there is a need for engaging, experiential programs that connect science, agriculture, and life skills in the classroom.To meet this need, Lawrence County 4-H implemented a chick incubation project in 12 elementary and middle school classrooms across the county. The program taught y
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Down on the Farm: Cloverbud Camp Brings Agriculture to Life for Young Learners
Author: Maelyn Dotson
Major Program: Agriculture
Lawrence County 4-H hosted a two-day “Down on the Farm” themed Cloverbud Camp, offering 36 youth ages 5–8 an engaging introduction to agriculture through hands-on activities. Campers explored the world of farming by participating in fun, educational experiences including a cow milking simulator, planting their own seeds, creating pool noodle stick horses, & churning homemade butter. One exciting highlight was a live observation beehive, where campers learned about the impor
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