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





4021 - Agriculture
4021.1) 500

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

4021.2) 450

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

Moving Beyond Take Home Educational Kits

Author: Kelly Woods

Major Program: Agriculture

Moving Beyond Take Home Educational KitsWhen school returned to virtual and in person instruction Oldham County 4-H members were ready to get back to some form of traditional programming.  4-H members were ready to reconnect and striving for social interaction. 4-H Staff and Volunteers were not permitted to visit schools for in person instruction, all lessons were conducted virtually thru the school’s platform. The School Club Program involves in person and virtual learning class

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Ballardsville High Riders Set the Bar High

Author: Kelly Woods

Major Program: Agriculture

Ballardsville High Riders Horse Club of Oldham County provides the opportunity for 4-H members to develop leadership, initiative, self-reliance, sportsmanship and other desirable traits of character. 4-H members enhance their horsemanship knowledge, skills and develop an understanding of the equine business of breeding, raising and training.The changes brought on by 2020 did not stop the club from continuing their journey.  The club hosted a monthly educational virtual meeting many taught b

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Highpoint Charitable Herb Gardens

Author: Kelly Woods

Major Program: Agriculture

The lack of understanding of the food we eat and where that food comes from creates a disconnect for the young people in our community.  One of the key initiatives in Kentucky 4-H is to increase a young person’s awareness of the impact agriculture has on his/her daily life. Oldham County 4-H and EFNEP program partnered with Highpoint Charitable Services to bring a gardening experience to 21 youth, 95% of which were of Hispanic ethnicity.  Sixty Herb Garden Kits were assembled and

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