Extension
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| 4021 - Agriculture | ||
|---|---|---|
| 4021.1) | 157 |
Number of youth who demonstrated a skill that was learned or improved by participating in 4-H agriculture programming (PRACTICE) |
| 4021.2) | 57 |
Number of youth who gained an understanding of the role of agriculture in the production of food, fiber, and wood products (KOSA) |
| 4021.3) | 0 |
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) | 0 |
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) |
Author: Regina Browning
Major Program: Agriculture
When the COVID-19 pandemic hit there were major ramifications for Extension programming. 4-H events were postponed or canceled due the restrictions related to social distancing. The work and progress that the young people had put into many of their 4-H projects were left unfinished with no culminating event. Across the state, over 750 youth had put country hams into cure prior to the pandemic. The County Ham Committee made up of agents and the state extension specialist m
Author: Corinne Belton
Major Program: Agriculture
According to a study initiated by the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) and Purdue University regarding employment opportunities for Animal Science graduates, results show that there were more than 57,900 annual job openings for new graduates between 2015 and 2020, and some 35,400 qualified graduates available each year for these positions resulting in a shortage. Youth livestock programs teach 4H members the value of hard work, commitment, responsibility, and valuable animal husbandry
Author: Regina Browning
Major Program: Agriculture
According to a study initiated by the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) and Purdue University regarding employment opportunities for Animal Science graduates, results show that there were more than 57,900 annual job openings for new graduates between 2015 and 2020, and some 35,400 qualified graduates available each year for these positions resulting in a shortage. Youth livestock programs teach 4H members the value of hard work, commitment, responsibility, and valuable animal husbandry
