Extension
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| 4011 - Agriculture 4-H Core Curriculum | ||
|---|---|---|
| 4011.1) | 0 |
Number of youth who demonstrate a skill that was learned and/or improved by participating in a 4-H ANR project, program, event or activity |
| 4011.2) | 0 |
Number of youth that can keep production, performance or financial records on their 4-H agriculture projects |
| 4011.3) | 195 |
Number of youth who understands the role of agriculture in the production of food and fiber |
| 4011.4) | 0 |
Number of youth who are more aware of local farmer’s markets and community gardens |
Author: Luke Fries
Major Program: Agriculture 4-H Core Curriculum
Nelson County 4-H and Horticulture Agents teamed up to create a spin off of the State 4-H Program "APES". The locally created and executed program was labeled "FoCUS" or "Food Chain Under Survey". 6 youth from three separate county high schools were selected. The program consists of 4 meetings in a year and culminates in Chicago, IL for an in-depth look at urban food systems and circular economy. This allows for the expansion of ideas and innovation for
Author: Luke Fries
Major Program: Agriculture 4-H Core Curriculum
It is the beginning of life and it starts from one single cell. Whether a reptile, a bird, mammal or human, the evolution of our growth is similar and can be related to and witnessed through the 4-H Embryology Project. In the book Early Embryology of the Chick, Fourth Edition, written by Bradley M. Patten, the introduction states very eloquently that the Embryology Project allows participants to see “growth processes that hold something definite and tangible in answer to that ever recurrin
Author: Luke Fries
Major Program: Agriculture 4-H Core Curriculum
According to the 2012 Kentucky Agriculture Statistics Service, Nelson County ranks in the top 15 Kentucky counties for swine, horse, dairy and cattle production as well as having a growing meat goat population. Despite the large number and wide variety of livestock producers in Nelson County, youth participating in 4-H Livestock Programs have steadily declined over the last 10 years. Certified Livestock Volunteers provided a 4-H livestock program that incorporates learning hands on livestock pro
