When the COVID-19 global pandemic forced Kentuckians into quarantine youth and families began spending more time at home, minimizing opportunities for youth to engage in typical extracurricular activities. Due to this situation the Kentucky 4-H Program began the Kentucky 4-H Virtual Experiences on social media platforms. The goal of the Kentucky 4-H Virtual Experiences was to maintain ways for youth and families to engage with 4-H projects, events and activities while learning new life skills through a trusted source with the University of Kentucky College of Agriculture, Food, and Environment Cooperative Extension Service. 

In addition to the Kentucky 4-H Virtual experiences, Cumberland County 4-H formed facebook groups for all clubs. In addition, Cumberland County 4-H received a $250 grant from the Kentucky 4-H Foundation to help. The funds were used to buy plants to support youth who wanted to learn to garden. 30 youth received plants to grow. This project is on-going and will conclude in August when the new program will be evaluated.