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| 4011 - Agriculture 4-H Core Curriculum | ||
|---|---|---|
| 4011.4) | 0 |
Number of youth who are more aware of local farmer’s markets and community gardens |
| 4011.2) | 1 |
Number of youth that can keep production, performance or financial records on their 4-H agriculture projects |
| 4011.1) | 58 |
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: Jan Gibson
Major Program: Agriculture 4-H Core Curriculum
One day during the biennial Mountain Fest Week at RCARS (Robinson Center for Appalachian Resource Sustainablity located in Quicksand, KY) is dedicated to the offering middle school youth hands-on/interactive sessions centered around a theme. The theme this year was Agricultural Production and the the targeted audience was 5th & 6th graders, 177 youth were registered. Sessions were offered by agents, program assistants, specialist assistants, and NEP assistants who volunteered to teach
Author: Jan Gibson
Major Program: Agriculture 4-H Core Curriculum
The KY 4-H Poultry-related activities include more than the raising of poultry for meat, eggs or exhibition. Several judging and demonstration contest opportunities are available including poultry judging, egg preparation demonstration, avian bowl, and chicken/turkey barbecue. The skills developed and knowledge acquired in the these programs make for well-rounded, responsible young people. They learn to evaluate based on a criterion and to defend their decisions in oral reasons. &nbs
