Robertson County CES Program Indicators and Success StoriesJul 1, 2023 - Jun 30, 2024
| 4021 - Agriculture & Natural Resources | ||
|---|---|---|
| 4021.1) | 25 |
Number of Youth (5-18) engaged in AG 4-H programming |
| 4021.2) | 4 |
Number of Volunteers (19+) engaged in AG 4-H programming |
| 4021.3) | 48 |
Number of Youth (5-18) engaged in NR 4-H programming |
| 4021.4) | 8 |
Number of Volunteers (19+) engaged in NR 4-H programming |
Success Stories
Environmental Camp Returns in Robertson County
Author: Samantha Saunders
Major Program: Agriculture & Natural Resources
The problem:Ever since I began working 5 years ago, I have wanted to get environmental camps happening again for the youth of Robertson County. It has been difficult to schedule with the schools, then COVID, and so many other factors that it was not possible until this year. The educational program response:Youth were unaware of all that would take place during environmental camp and were apprehensive at first. Once they got to camp and started participating in the classes, they were excite
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Robertson County Livestock Show and Sale Grows in Multiple Ways
Author: Samantha Saunders
Major Program: Agriculture & Natural Resources
The 2023 Robertson County Livestock Show and Sale was held on September 6, 2023. There were 21 participants that showed their livestock projects in showmanship, market, and breeding classes. Those 21 participants were made up of 4-H, FFA, and novice showman. The number of participants was slightly down this year, compared to previous years - due to the fact of youth graduating or not showing due to time commitments. However, the overall show and sale grew substantially in other ways. In 202
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Robertson and Fleming Youth Take On Plant Camp 2023
Author: Samantha Saunders
Major Program: Agriculture & Natural Resources
July 18-20, 2023 the Robertson County 4-H/ANR Agent, Fleming County 4-H Agent, and Fleming County ANR Agent hosted the 3 days Plant Camp Youth Education Series. The day camp focused on plant and pollinator education. DAY 1 On the first day, youth participants ages 9-12 visited a cut flower farm where they learned about sustainable gardening, learned plant propagation through a hands-on activity with a Horticulture Specialist with Kentucky State University and learned about honey
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