Extension
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| 4021 - Agriculture & Natural Resources | ||
|---|---|---|
| 4021.1) | 45 |
Number of Youth (5-18) engaged in AG 4-H programming |
| 4021.2) | 3 |
Number of Volunteers (19+) engaged in AG 4-H programming |
| 4021.3) | 125 |
Number of Youth (5-18) engaged in NR 4-H programming |
| 4021.4) | 4 |
Number of Volunteers (19+) engaged in NR 4-H programming |
Author: Kimberly Lane
Major Program: Agriculture & Natural Resources
Farming is rated the sixth most dangerous occupation, beating out powerline workers and steelworkers (National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH). There is also a high concentration of mental illness among farmers, including depression. These conditions are often stress-induced and can be life-threatening if left untreated.Building on last year’s success, Extension engaged additional community organizations for the USDA “Raising Hope – Supporting Healthy
Author: Kimberly Lane
Major Program: Agriculture & Natural Resources
Morgan County 4-H Council has partnered with the Family Resource Center Directors, and four Elementary school staff for the past thirteen years to provide an educational environmental overnight camping program for all 4th graders in Morgan County. This partnership was developed to provide hands on applicable learning experiences for all 4th graders. However, Covid has altered this experience for Morgan County youth. After several planning meetings the decision to move forward,
