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





4021 - Agriculture
4021.1) 17

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

4021.2) 20

Number of youth who gained an understanding of the role of agriculture in the production of food, fiber, and wood products (KOSA)  

4021.3) 20

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) 20

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

Youth Livestock Showing During a Pandemic

Author: David Gabbard

Major Program: Agriculture

Youth Livestock Showing During a Pandemic                        For many youth that are involved in Kentucky 4-H and Owen County 4-H, the summer time and early fall is very busy, with family time spent outdoors in a show barn, or a sale ring. Due to COVID-19, many local, district and state level 4-H livestock shows were cancelled or postponed. These shows are more than just walking a heifer around a ring, they teach disciplin

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Just the Beginning

Author: David Gabbard

Major Program: Agriculture

County Fairs can be so much fun with all the lights, rides and countless booths filled with sugary based foods, but for some it is an opportunity to show the community their creative sides, by entering exhibits. Last week the Owen County Cooperative Extension Office helped the Owen County Fair Board put on the Annual Owen County 4-H Fair and Horse Show. The Owen County 4-H Youth Development Agent urged parents and students to bring projects that they either did in a 4-H club meeting, at school,

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