4VO-1mo: 4-H Project Work Judging Guide

Kimberly Schrader | June 10, 2024 (New)

4-H is America's largest youth development organization, empowering nearly six million young people with the skills to lead for a lifetime. Kentucky 4-H reaches on average 200,000 young people each year.

4AA-2SO: So You Want to Be a Vet? Start Preparing in High School!

Fernanda Camargo, Ann Lead, Colette Tebeau | April 29, 2024 (New)

Many kids dream about becoming a veterinarian when they grow up. Those who continue to pursue this career at the start of high school can complete some preparatory classes and activities to make this dream become a reality.

4LA-01PB: Exploring Kentucky 4-H

Jann Burks | January 25, 2024 (Major Revision)

Way to go! You have begun an exciting new adventure. It is called Exploring 4-H. You are a member of the largest club for young people in the world. The symbol for 4-H is a four-leaf clover. It means good luck. The color of the clover is bright green. There is a letter H on each of the four leaves of the clover. They stand for head, heart, hands, and health. The national motto for 4-H is "To Make the Best Better."

4DG-1LO: Introduction to agriCULTURE

Rachel Guidugli, Isaac Hilpp, Ashley Osborne, Misty Wilmoth | August 31, 2023 (New)

According to the U.S. Department of Education International Strategy Report (2012- 2016), in order for youth to succeed in the 21st century workplace, they must develop knowledge and understanding of other countries, cultures, languages, and perspectives. The overall mission of 4-H is to provide opportunities for youth and adults to work together to create sustainable community change. This is accomplished within three primary

4BA-08MJ: 4-H Agricultural Land Judging and Homesite Evaluation in Kentucky

Bob Pearce, Edwin Ritchey | April 17, 2023 (Minor Revision)

Land judging is a way of appraising the physical nature and capability of soils. Certain soil properties, such as slope, depth, and color, that can be seen, felt, or measured, are reliable indicators of soil characteristics that impact crop growth and productivity. Land judging does not replace soil testing. Laboratory tests that determine the chemical and physical nature of soil help us predict plant response to lime and fertilizer, estimate the amount of a waste product that can be safely applied to the soil, and determine the limitations for uses such as homesites and roads.

4AJ-09PO: Kentucky 4-H Poultry Culinary Demonstration Contest: The Egg Chef Challenge

Jacquie Jacob, Tony Pescatore | April 26, 2022 (Major Revision)

Participants in the Kentucky Egg-Preparation Demonstration are required to prepare a dish containing eggs while demonstrating proper food safety and cooking skills.

4AH-14PO: Summer Squash Exhibit

Ashley Osborne | January 13, 2022 (New)

The summer squash exhibit allows you to display the summer squash that you have grown in your garden. The exhibit is judged on each squash's condition and quality, and required number of specimen.

4AH-12PO: Cantaloupe Exhibit

Ashley Osborne | January 13, 2022 (New)

The cantaloupe exhibit allows you to display the cantaloupe that you have grown in your garden. Each cantaloupe exhibited is judged on the melon's condition and quality.

4AH-15PO: Sweet Corn Exhibit

Jessica Sayre | January 13, 2022 (New)

The sweet corn exhibit allows you to display the sweet corn that you have grown in your garden. Sweet corn comes in many different varieties and usually fits into three different color categories. Yellow, white, or bi-colored (a mixture of yellow and white kernels). The sweet corn exhibit is judged on three criteria including quality, uniformity, and required number of specimen.

4AH-13PO: Eggplant Exhibit

Ashley Osborne | January 13, 2022 (New)

The eggplant exhibit allows you to display the eggplant that you have grown in your garden. The exhibit is judged on each eggplant's condition and quality, and required number of specimen.