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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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Youth Share Passions Through the Taylor County Fair

Author: Kimberly Thomas

Major Program: Community Vitality and Leadership – 4-H Youth Development

Youth Share Passions Through the Taylor County Fair

The 2023 Taylor County Fair was held June 5th – 10th at the Taylor County Fairgrounds in Campbellsville Kentucky. The fair provides youth an opportunity to share their interests and passions with the community through the Beef Show, Dairy Show, Horse Shows, and Fair Projects Exhibits.One 4-H Club received a great opportunity this year to learn and grow through the fair. The Taylor County Livestock Club contains a group of passionate youth and their families, excited and willing to share th

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Taylor County 4-H Honors Youth at Annual Awards Banquet

Author: Kimberly Thomas

Major Program: Community Vitality and Leadership – 4-H Youth Development

Taylor County 4-H Honors Youth at Annual Awards Banquet

Over 130 4-H’ers and their families attended Taylor County 4-H Awards Banquet on Tuesday, November 15 at the Taylor County Extension Office.97 individual 4-H’ers were recognized and over 150 recognition award pins were given out to honor the youth's hard work, learning and dedication to the 4-H Program through contests, clubs, events and activities throughout the previous 4-H year. Honors were giving out to our most active youth with the awards of All Stars and Superstars. These

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4-H Kick-Off Carnival

Author: Paula Tarry

Major Program: Community Vitality and Leadership – 4-H Youth Development

There are many benefits to joining a club. Clubs provide a sense of community and belonging. They offer opportunities to meet new people, make friends, and network. Clubs can also help you develop new skills and interests, and provide support and encouragement according to an article in Lifestyle Magazine.  The Barren County 4-H Council wanted to provide a different opportunity to get parents and youth reconnected with the 4-H program.The 4-H Kick-Off Carnival was a great way to connec

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Thriving in 4-H: In Their Own Words Series Continued…Volume 2, Issue 3

Author: Lena Mallory

Major Program: Community Vitality and Leadership – 4-H Youth Development

The 4-H Thriving Model is the science-grounded in practice that describes the “magic” of 4-H.  This model takes the science to explain the growth/thriving  process of youth because of their 4-H involvement.   Moving from the Develpmental Context (4-H Programs) to Youth Thriving (Social, Emotional and Cognitive Learning) to Development Outcomes (Positive Youth Development) to Long-Term Outcomes.    The 4-H Thriving Model is best envisioned through what&rs

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Social Outcast Joined 4-H and Achieved 4-H Emerald Award

Author: Julie Brown

Major Program: Community Vitality and Leadership – 4-H Youth Development

.Ten years ago a socially awkward 9 year old with Asperger’s Syndrome joined 4-H. Prior to joining 4-H, this child felt like an outcast wherever he went, felt that he wasn’t given opportunities other kids got, and wasn’t expected to be a success. This all changed when he joined 4-H. He finally had a place where he had the support to succeed and grow. Fast forward 10 years, this smart, funny and intellectual teenager overcame social barriers and went places he never thought poss

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Personal growth and dedication to others demonstrated at Teen Conference

Author: Presley Grubb

Major Program: Community Vitality and Leadership – 4-H Youth Development

 The 99th Annual Kentucky 4-H Teen Conference was held at the University of Kentucky June 13-16, 2023. The objectives of Kentucky 4-H Teen Conference are: develop leadership and teamwork skills, improve communication skills, foster civic engagement, expand knowledge and skills related to 4-H core content areas, gain club, county and state 4-H program skills, have fun, create a sense of belonging, expand social skills through networking, develop youth-adult partnerships, and become acquainte

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Ignite a Success!

Author: Brian Walker

Major Program: Community Vitality and Leadership – 4-H Youth Development

Igniting Youth's Sparks A fresh start for a pre-existing program. This year the 4-H Youth Development team chose to hold back from doing their annual Ignite Conference during the small farms week and chose to do it on it's very own day. This year the program was held on April 21st2023 with new ideas set in motion. The conference drew in 100 middle school youth participants, 40 volunteers, 10 chaperones, and 10 extension staff members. During the conference, the participants got the

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Making 4-H possible for all

Author: Ola Donahue

Major Program: Community Vitality and Leadership – 4-H Youth Development

Rising inflation and an uncertain economy are deeply affecting the lives of millions of Americans, particularly those living in low-income communities. This in turn effects the youth of Kenton County and their ability to participate in positive 4-H youth programs, such as 4-H camp, Teen conference, and many others. Kentucky 4-H State programs such as 4-H camp engage young people in intentional, productive, and constructive ways, while recognizing and enhancing their strengths. These program

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Kentucky 4-H Members Lead Through the State Fair

Author: Kimberly Schrader

Major Program: Community Vitality and Leadership – 4-H Youth Development

The Kentucky State Fair offers 4-H members a culminating event of yearly project work. Where project work is defined by including the following: “(a) Planned work in an area of interest to the 4-H member, (b) Guided by a 4-H adult volunteer who is the project leader, (c) Aimed at planned objectives that can be attained and measured, (d) Summarized by some form of record keeping, and (e) A minimum of six hours of project instruction” (National 4-H Council, 2013). In 2022, Kentucky 4-H

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4-H School Clubs and Enrichment Program

Author: Gary Druin

Major Program: Community Vitality and Leadership – 4-H Youth Development

4-H collaborates with the Ohio County School system to provide research-based 4-H Youth Development educational curriculum to youth in a classroom 4-H club format.  Local 4-H, community, and school leaders strongly support the efforts of professional 4-H staff in the classroom settings as these relationships provide a tremendous marketing opportunity of other 4-H programs, including Camp, Teen Conference, workshops, and community clubs to 4-H age youth.  Administrators, teachers and sc

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Social Outcast Joined 4-H and Achieved 4-H Emerald Award

Author: Janet Turley

Major Program: Community Vitality and Leadership – 4-H Youth Development

Social Outcast Joined 4-H and Achieved 4-H Emerald Award

Ten years ago a socially awkward 9 year old with Asperger’s Syndrome joined 4-H. Prior to joining 4-H, this child felt like an outcast wherever he went, felt that he wasn’t given opportunities other kids got, and wasn’t expected to be a success. This all changed when he joined 4-H. He finally had a place where he had the support to succeed and grow. Fast forward 10 years, this smart, funny and intellectual teenager overcame social barriers and went places he never thought possi

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Jekyll Island

Author: Austin Brewer

Major Program: Community Vitality and Leadership – 4-H Youth Development

Jekyll Island Success Story Eight middle schoolers from Franklin County were chosen to represent their community at the 4-H Environmental Education Camp on Jekyll Island, Georgia. The trip took place over spring break, and the students were excited to travel to the beach to experience the 4-H Center with a Marine Biology twist.During their time at the camp, the students participated in various beach ecology courses, seining classes, and night hike/astronomy workshops. They learned about the

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Leslie County 4-H Teen Council: Wreaths Across America

Author: Dawna Peters

Major Program: Community Vitality and Leadership – 4-H Youth Development

The Leslie County 4-H Teen Council members have learned many important skills through their involvement with 4-H. Community Service is one of our main focuses during council meetings. Our members discuss what activities and projects they are interested in. This year they decided to participate in Wreaths Across America. The council members partnered with a local volunteer and retired school teacher Mollie Sizemore. December 17th is National Wreaths Across Day. Teens and their families

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Military Grant Partnership

Author: Sue Ann McCandless

Major Program: Community Vitality and Leadership – 4-H Youth Development

The partnership between Hardin County 4-H programs and the Ft. Knox youth centers had taken a back seat with the restrictions brought on by covid and a loss of military grant funding over recent years.  Over the past 12 months Hardin County Cooperative Extension Agents for 4-H youth development have been working to re-establish support for partnerships with both the Devers Center and the School Age Center on the Ft. Knox military base. Agents have provided support for both centers by conduc

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Improving Our Community Through Citizen Science

Author: Carissa Miske

Major Program: Community Vitality and Leadership – 4-H Youth Development

Numerous observations have been made concerning illegal dumping of trash alongside roads and streams near the Kentucky River in Lee County. As these issues continue to rise, so does the demand for more civic engagement projects and the teaching of environmental education among the community. The Lee County 4-H Teen Club wanted to create an educational program explaining the importance of clean waterways in Lee County. Based on their observations they found numerous examples of illegal dumping an

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Taking the Capitol

Author: Ari Veach

Major Program: Community Vitality and Leadership – 4-H Youth Development

In a 2016 survey by the Annenberg Public Policy Center, one in four youth were unable to name the three branches of government. In addition, in July 2018 the Kentucky Revised Statute (KRS) 158.141 stated a student must pass a civics test at a rate of 60% or higher, composed of 100 questions to graduate from a public high school with a regular diploma. To address this need, Kentucky 4-H Capitol Experience was est

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C1-4 Area Middle School Retreat 2022

Author: Genaea Sarantakos

Major Program: Community Vitality and Leadership – 4-H Youth Development

Middle School RetreatAccording to research, middle school is a time where young people explore their strengths and interests in order to find their place in the world (Fagell. P.L., 2019). Therefore, it is essential to provide positive experiences in which young people are able to explore the world in a safe environment. Historically, Kentucky 4-H sees a decline in enrollment numbers for middle school age youth. In an effort to retain this age group, the Area C1-C4 Teen Council worked to plan, i

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Leadership Bootcamp

Author: Lisa Dodson

Major Program: Community Vitality and Leadership – 4-H Youth Development

The Kentucky 4-H leadership program provides opportunities for youth to grow their leadership skills in a safe and welcoming environment. Youth are encouraged to step out of their comfort zone and experience new things. Our goal is to help youth gain the leadership skills they will use for life. One opportunity youth have to gain the necessary skills is 4-H Leadership Boot Camp. This year the Kentucky 4-H Leadership Boot Camp was held on February 2nd and 3rd at Lake Cumberland 4-H Camp. Thi

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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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