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Craig Wood, Ph.D
Acting Associate Dean & Director
UK Cooperative Extension Service

S-107 Ag. Science Center North Lexington, KY 40546-0091

+1 (859) 257-4302

craig.wood@uky.edu

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Martin-Gatton College of Agriculture, Food and Environment

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Craig Wood, Ph.D
Acting Associate Dean & Director
UK Cooperative Extension Service

S-107 Ag. Science Center North Lexington, KY 40546-0091

+1 (859) 257-4302

craig.wood@uky.edu

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Land-Grant Institutions Partner to Bring Collaborative 4-H Program to Christian County

Author: Kendriana Price

Major Program: Family and Consumer Sciences 4-H Core Curriculum

Land-Grant Institutions Partner to Bring Collaborative 4-H Program to Christian County

According to Childcare Aware of America, in 2017 before and after school childcare for school-aged children costs families $5,389. In Christian County 27% of the population that is under the age of 18, and 60% of those youth are in low-income families (below the 200% of the federal poverty level) as reported by Kentucky Kids Count 2017 Data Book. Although the county has 1,260 less children in low-income families (below the 200% of the federal poverty level), this is still 12% higher than other y

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4-H Dollars and Sense

Author: Raymond Cox

Major Program: Family and Consumer Sciences 4-H Core Curriculum

The success of the 4-H Reality Store for high school students encouraged the beginning of a program for elementary students to teach financial planning and success. The 4-H Dollar and Sense program shows students how important it is to be good money managers for their financial futures. Each student is given an allotted amount of money for an allowance for a week. With this money, students have the freedom to choose to buy a pet, toys, fast food, candy, pet food, bicycle, roller blades or skate

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4-H Textiles Program grows State Leaders

Author: Mike Meyer

Major Program: Family and Consumer Sciences 4-H Core Curriculum

One strong tradition in Harrison County 4-H is our expansive and in-depth textiles programs.  The activity utilizes some of our most tenured and experienced master clothing volunteers to help shape, prepare, and grow young leaders within the program.  This past year, two teens served on the Kentucky 4-H Fashion Leadership Board, three participated in the Kentucky 4-H Style Revue and were all named semi-finalist, and two were re-elected to the board for the 2018-2019 program year. &nbsp

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Reality Sets In

Author: Rebecca Stahler

Major Program: Family and Consumer Sciences 4-H Core Curriculum

Simulations are a useful tool for teaching personal finance concepts. With realistic information about hypothetical individuals or households, including salaries, educational attainment, marital status, and household expenses, simulations provide an opportunity for students to appreciate the economic impact of a post-secondary education and to practice financial management skills such as check writing and budgeting. In addition, simulations are interactive, which makes learning fun and help deve

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New Kitchen Creates Cupcake Wars

Author: Julia Wilson

Major Program: Family and Consumer Sciences 4-H Core Curriculum

According to the American Heart Association, teaching youth how to prepare their own food will give them a skill they can use for a lifetime, they will be more likely to eat healthier as adults, and build self-confidence. In Edmonson County, youth do not have the opportunity to take family and consumer science classes at school. Their only opportunity to learn food preparation is from family, friends, community classes or extracurricular activities like 4-H. During the 2017 State Fair, the

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Selfless Leadership

Author: Martha Welch

Major Program: Family and Consumer Sciences 4-H Core Curriculum

State 4-H Leadership Boards were initiated to give teens more opportunities to put leadership skills into practice. Gloria Bolin from Nelson County has done just that. She has served on the Fashion Leadership Board for the past two years. She was elected Vice Chairperson for the 2018 board. Marjorie Baker, Extension Associate for Clothing and Textiles, explains, “I was impressed with Gloria’s leadership abilities the first year she served on the board. She was the one who worked quie

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Pursuing His Interests

Author: Martha Welch

Major Program: Family and Consumer Sciences 4-H Core Curriculum

“I first met Devin Miracle as a high school freshman when he came to UK in 2016 to participate in the State 4-H Fashion Revue. He was a shy young man who was learning to sew,” said Marjorie Baker, Extension Associate for Clothing and Textiles. He had constructed a pair of khaki slacks and a button front shirt. When he returned in 2017, he had taken a bold move, blending his sewing abilities with his eye for creativity. “Devin made an upcycled project where he took his

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2017-18 Fashion Leadership Board

Author: Martha Welch

Major Program: Family and Consumer Sciences 4-H Core Curriculum

4-H Leadership boards give teens opportunities to learn new fashion-related skills and put their leadership skills into action on behalf of the Kentucky 4-H program. Through hands-on activities, the 2017-18 board members learned new skills in soft circuits/E-textiles, fashion illustration, color theory and mood boards, leadership and promotion. They prepared and taught multiple learning activities for middle school youth at Teen Summit and fashion revue delegates at Teen Conference.  Expand

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Stuart Pepper Middle School Students – Financial Reality 4-H Style

Author: Deana Reed

Major Program: Family and Consumer Sciences 4-H Core Curriculum

Recent years of tough economic times have increased awareness of the need for financial literacy; however, Americans still have a long way to go toward making improvements. In 2014, the Jump$tart Coalition compiled a series of statistics that state that even though youth intend to work and save dollars, more students have increased 36% from the previous years of student and credit card debt.  Youth are not getting the financial education which they will need for adulthood. According to

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Super Star Chef

Author: Amanda Sublett

Major Program: Family and Consumer Sciences 4-H Core Curriculum

Twenty Taylor County youth attended the 3 day Super Star Chef cooking camp for kids ages 8 to 19. No previous cooking experience was required for the free program and participants learned to master a variety of cooking techniques including: chopping, dicing, blending, folding and whipping. They also discovered foods that are good fuel for their bodies and learned to decode food labels and identify if foods were safe to eat. Participates made homemade fresh salsa, fruity parfa

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Stitching University

Author: Lora Stewart

Major Program: Family and Consumer Sciences 4-H Core Curriculum

Why are so few women  in science and engineering careers? According to The American Association of UniversityWoman  (AAUW) there are still environmental and social barriers that continue to block women’s progress in these fields. AAUW’s research shows that emphasizing real-life applications in early STEM courses, encouraging girls to develop their spatial skills and helping girls recognize their career – relevant skills are proven strategies to encouraging girls to en

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4-H Babysitting Clinic

Author: Bernita Cheirs

Major Program: Family and Consumer Sciences 4-H Core Curriculum

According to a new American Red Cross poll, parents say that good babysitters are hard to find and they want to entrust their children to babysitters trained in first aid, CPR and childcare skills. The 4-H Babysitting for Fun and for Profit Curriculum is designed for youth who are interested in learning the responsibilities of babysitting and learning to be responsible babysitters.At Fulton Independent School, with the help of the FRYSC coordinator, the program was offered to all 4th and 5th gra

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Master Clothing Volunteers - Local Sewing clubs Success

Author: Kelly Smith

Major Program: Family and Consumer Sciences 4-H Core Curriculum

Sewing is a learned life skill that can provide self-worth, sustainability within the home with textiles and more, enjoyment with hobbies and it can also reduce stress. Kelly Smith, Jefferson County 4-H Agent served as the Cooperative Extension Service’s Jefferson County Master Clothing Volunteer (MCV) contact agent. The 4-H Agent provided program updates, helped to promote sewing programs taught by the Louisville MCVs, helped to ensure funds to pay for statewide trainings, provided feedba

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Developing Skills to Prepare for the Future

Author: Kendriana Price

Major Program: Family and Consumer Sciences 4-H Core Curriculum

According to Kentucky 4-H in the 4-H Family and Consumer Sciences projects, youth enhance the personal skills they often learn within the family and home--how to dress to impress; cook a variety of foods; plan a meal; select clothing within the family budget; mend or make one's own clothing; maintain a healthy weight by eating the right way; get along with others; decorate and maintain one's space or room; spend money wisely; create a budget and live within it; practice good manners; mak

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Developing skills to prepare for the future

Author: Kaitlyne Metsker

Major Program: Family and Consumer Sciences 4-H Core Curriculum

Developing skills to prepare for the future

According to Kentucky 4-H in the 4-H Family and Consumer Sciences projects, youth enhance the personal skills they often learn within the family and home--how to dress to impress; cook a variety of foods; plan a meal; select clothing within the family budget; mend or make one's own clothing; maintain a healthy weight by eating the right way; get along with others; decorate and maintain one's space or room; spend money wisely; create a budget and live within it; practice good manners; mak

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4-H Cooking Club

Author: Catherine Jansen

Major Program: Family and Consumer Sciences 4-H Core Curriculum

4-H Cooking ClubOne of the most important life skills a child can learn is cooking. Cooking allows you to learn the importance of following directions, good nutrition, incorporating science and math skills into everyday situations, and teaches you the ability to take care of yourself.The Carroll County Extension Agent for Family and Consumer Sciences was approached by the Extension Agent for 4-H Youth Development about starting a cooking program for 4-H'ers. She mentioned that one of her 4-H

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Youth Acquire Life Skills through Family and Consumer Sciences Projects

Author: Martha Welch

Major Program: Family and Consumer Sciences 4-H Core Curriculum

How we live life is ever-changing but learning basic life skills is still as important as ever. Learning to practice healthy habits, select clothing to emphasize one’s best appearance, create and live within a budget, prepare nutritious meals safely, nurture children, create a safe and pleasant home environment, practice common courtesies, and form relationships with others—all of these skills are basic to everyday life. Reality is that many of these basic life skills are n

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4H Sewing club explodes in participation

Author: Ruth Chowning

Major Program: Family and Consumer Sciences 4-H Core Curriculum

The Bullitt County 4H Sewing club started with 5 members in 2016 and has grown to 17 attendees in 2018.    With three Homemaker volunteers helping the club leader and Extension Agent for Family Consumer Sciences,students have learned to sew and express their creativity through sewing skills.  The participants have made 10 dresser scarves, 8 baby quilts, 3 sets of table placemats, and 12 pillows.  Six 1styear students have completed their skirt or pajama bottoms.  Three 2

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Acting Associate Dean & Director — Craig Wood, Ph.D.
S107 Ag. Science Center North
Lexington, KY 40546-0091
+1 (859) 257-4302

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