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| 4011 - Agriculture 4-H Core Curriculum | ||
|---|---|---|
| 4011.4) | 138 |
Number of youth who are more aware of local farmer’s markets and community gardens |
| 4011.2) | 40 |
Number of youth that can keep production, performance or financial records on their 4-H agriculture projects |
| 4011.1) | 48 |
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 |
| 4011.3) | 48 |
Number of youth who understands the role of agriculture in the production of food and fiber |
Author: Chelsea Young
Major Program: Agriculture 4-H Core Curriculum
Many still ask what is 4-H and what is its purpose? According to the University of Kentucky’s 4-H Youth Development website, 4-H is a community of young people across Kentucky who are learning leadership, citizenship, and life skills. There are many words within this brief statement to explain what 4-H does, but what stands out the most is young people learning. Learning takes on many forms, especially differing from individual to individual. According to Jeanne Ellis Ormrod, learning is d
Author: Chelsea Young
Major Program: Agriculture 4-H Core Curriculum
According to the USDA State Agriculture Overview in 2017, the number of farm operations in Kentucky is 75,800. With considering this large number, further research shows that in 2017 Owen County farms include not only livestock operations, but crops such as corn, hay and tobacco as well. With this in mind, the youth in the county needed an opportunity to grow in their knowledge and skills in all aspects of agriculture. In the spring of 2018, an agriculture committee met togethe
