Success StoryExchanging Ideas to Make the Best Better



Exchanging Ideas to Make the Best Better

Author: Jeremiah Johnson

Planning Unit: Christian County CES

Major Program: 4-H Leadership Core Curriculum

Plan of Work: To add value to the life and well being of citizens through actions that produce tangible benefits.

Outcome: Initial Outcome

In the spring of 2020 Kentucky Extension shifted programs online due to COVID-19.  While doing so, this created a need to re-envision some areas of 4-H and adapt to our newfound way of life.  This pushed us to think outside of the box and reach out to our friends to the south.  

Partnering with Franklin County, TN 4-H, we created a virtual exchange program where youth from both counties could interact via teleconference.  Teen leaders from both counties met virtually and exchanged club ideas for other clubs.  Teens discussed ways different counties are handling going virtual and new ways to develop our current clubs.  


Through the exchange program, we were able to better adapt our county livestock club to meet the needs of our youth.  Exchange participants from Christian County helped map out ideas for our local livestock program so that we can still operate while going virtual.    






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