Extension
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| 4021 - Agriculture & Natural Resources | ||
|---|---|---|
| 4021.1) | 255 |
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,
Author: Kimberly Lane
Major Program: Agriculture & Natural Resources
Imagine having the opportunity to travel from the rolling hills and mountains of east Kentucky to an unbelievable canvas full of a vast of different landscapes. Scenery from lushes’ green pastures to the Rocky Mountains covered in snow. Well this became a reality for 14 students in January 2024. With the partnership with 4-H agent and FFA Advisor these students were a part of the first AG Immersion program in Morgan County. FFA advisor provided the classroom, funds
Author: Kimberly Lane
Major Program: Agriculture & Natural Resources
Youth Ag Day has become an annual event in Morgan County. 4-H Teen Club members and FFA members joined together and planned out a Youth Ag Day for all 2nd graders in Morgan County. The event was hosted at the Morgan County Extension Office. FFA students and 4-H members worked on planning the stations and the educational opportunities for the youth. Teens were responsible for providing not only the materials but also the animals for the station. The 4-H agent c
