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| 4021 - Agriculture & Natural Resources | ||
|---|---|---|
| 4021.1) | 870 |
Number of Youth (5-18) engaged in AG 4-H programming |
| 4021.2) | 20 |
Number of Volunteers (19+) engaged in AG 4-H programming |
| 4021.3) | 475 |
Number of Youth (5-18) engaged in NR 4-H programming |
| 4021.4) | 20 |
Number of Volunteers (19+) engaged in NR 4-H programming |
Author: Amanda Potter
Major Program: Agriculture & Natural Resources
For the first time since Covid, Rowan County held its first Environmental Camp at Rodburn Park. This program allowed us to partner with local stakeholders and educational professionals within Rowan County to teach the county's 4th graders about the importance of natural resources. Some of the partners that we worked with included local NRCS employees, volunteers from Friends of Rodburn, retired teachers and current education professionals at the collegiate level. Some of the classes offered
Author: Amanda Potter
Major Program: Agriculture & Natural Resources
The 4-H program within Rowan County had been missing a certified horse program. The biggest hurdle faced in implementing this program was the cost of the necessary kit. Myself and the other 4H agent were able to speak with the Equine program specialist for 4H and obtain a horse kit on loan that could be utilized to start a Horse Club within the county. The next hurdle began with finding a volunteer who would be willing to run this program and go through the process of obtaining the certific
