Success Story4-H land judging



4-H land judging

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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