News Archive: 4 H Youth
'A man of integrity': George Heersche Jr. inducted into the National 4-H Hall of Fame for decades of service
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Christopher Carney
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University of Kentucky professor in animal and food sciences, state dairy extension professor and 4-H volunteer George Heersche Jr. was honored posthumously at the recent 4-H Hall of Fame ceremony—recognizing a legacy of achievements and contributions.
UK faculty roll out Food, Farming and Community curriculum for Kentucky middle school students, 4-H youth
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Grace Sowards
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Nicole Breazeale and Stacy Vincent, faculty members in the Department of Community and Leadership Development at UK, have launched programming to teach youth across the Commonwealth where their food comes from and how to participate in local food systems.
Sunshine Day delivers memorable experience to youth with special needs in Kentucky
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Christopher Carney
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Sunshine Day is a free annual event that provides an easier experience for children with special needs and their families to enjoy carnival rides, games, a livestock show and more at the Boone County Fairgrounds.
Kentucky 4-H to celebrate 100 years at teen conference
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Christopher Carney
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The 2024 Kentucky 4-H Teen Conference will celebrate 100 years — bringing together high school youth from across the Commonwealth and building strong future leaders on June 11-14.
Kentucky 4-H workshop teaches business, entrepreneurship skills to youth
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Grace Sowards
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As the largest youth development organization in the United States and in Kentucky, 4- H is providing positive youth development experiences that last a lifetime.
Reach new horizons at the 2024 Kentucky Volunteer and Extension Forum
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Christopher Carney
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For more than two decades, this biennial forum has provided a developmental and education conference for 4-H and extension volunteers in Kentucky and beyond — becoming one of the largest volunteer events in the world.
Seeds of support: Transforming 4-H camps into havens for social, emotional and behavioral health
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Jordan Strickler
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Ryley Butler Modaff, a graduate student in the College of Social Work and inaugural 4-H Camp Behavioral Health Fellow, says the fellowship program is a buttress for youth health.
Kentucky 4-H alum conquers Appalachian Trail using stepping stones for life
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Christopher Carney
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Clay Comer completes a 2,200 mile journey, a challenge that tested physical endurance, and mental power, which began at Kentucky 4-H.
Monroe County 4-H club looks to grow Kentucky tabletop farming
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Jordan Strickler
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Monroe County 4-H Tabletop Farmers Club are cultivating cultivate a love for farming one miniature tractor at a time.
Activities, games and more awaits at Pumpkin Days 2023
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Christopher Carney
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Over the years, Pumpkin Days events have offered thousands of Kentuckians fun, pumpkin-related activities.