Author: John McQueary
Planning Unit: Rockcastle County CES
Major Program: Natural Resources 4-H Core Curriculum
Plan of Work: Environmental Education, 4H Land Judging
Outcome: Intermediate Outcome
Rockcastle County's Extension 4-H Land Judging program has provided real world skills in agriculture by promoting Environmental Education through 4-H Land Judging Clinics and Competitions.
13 youth participated in 8 field clinics which taught how to determine Slope, Estimate Erosion, Evaluate Soil Characteristics and recommend Best Management Practices for Crop Management. Hands on training taught the importance Soil and Water plays in our lives from the food we eat to where we build our homes.
4-Hers tested their skills at the Kentucky State Fair Land Judging Contest. Evaluation of results show the team excelled by winning many blue ribbons for there efforts.
This Agent works with co-workers and parents to recruit members, registration for State Fair and get families to State Fair Contest. Recruit new leader for training clinics and accompanies team to State Competition. Provides follow up publicity through schools, news paper and radio.
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