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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) | 24 |
Number of youth that can keep production, performance or financial records on their 4-H agriculture projects |
| 4011.1) | 34 |
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) | 12 |
Number of youth who understands the role of agriculture in the production of food and fiber |
Author: Raven Ford
Major Program: Agriculture 4-H Core Curriculum
Last program year, Rowan County 4-H Council made efforts to offer the youth of Rowan County more agriculture opportunities. One of the efforts was to expand the 4-H Country Ham project and that happened with the partnership of Kentucky Farm Bureau. KY Farm Bureau purchased a ham shed for Rowan County 4-H youth to continue to participate and grow the project. This year, Rowan County had nine youth to participate at the Kentucky State Fair and one 4-H’er placed third for her ham in the 12-ye
Author: Raven Ford
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. Considering this large number, further research shows that in 2017 Rowan County farms include not only livestock operations but crops as well. With this in mind, the youth in the county needed an opportunity to grow their knowledge and skills in all aspects of agriculture. In the spring of 2018, an agriculture committee met, including 4-H and Agriculture Extension Agents, FFA advisor, M
