Last year in early June, I met Sara Murphy. She stopped by my office to introduce herself; she is our 4-H Geology Volunteer Leader. I had never participated in a geology project, so she invited me on field trip to learn what this project was all about.
I followed a caravan of at least 15 vehicles down rural Continue reading “4-H Geology Field Trip”
On Memorial Day this weekend, Harvey County 4-H will host the second annual Spring Swine Show. At this show and many other 4-H livestock shows, participants will not only exhibit an animal that they have worked hard to take care of, but also work to build important life skills.
This weekend we expect more than 120 pigs to be exhibited; all done by 4-H youth age 7-18. Spring livestock shows in particular help youth to gauge their own skill level while learning from their peers as they work with their animals this summer. These youths will continue working to care for their animals and the land that they raise them on. This practice helps to develop more accountable and engaged youths as they take on agricultural responsibilities. Continue reading “Memorial Day Swine Show”
Our office has been bustling this week. Summer camp registrations are pouring in, we are finalizing changes for the county fair, and making plans for upcoming 4-H project meetings. It has been so busy that we almost didn’t realize- summer has arrived! Continue reading “4-H Empowers Youth”
This month marks a year since I started as the Harvey County 4-H Youth Development Agent. Since starting in this role, I always enjoy explaining to people what my job is and what K-State Research and Extension does. If I could pick one day of work to describe what a “day in the life of a 4-H agent” is really like, I would pick last Friday. Continue reading “A Day in the Life of a 4-H Agent”
Agriculture is the #1 industry in Kansas, with aircraft manufacturing and education close behind. Approximately 90% of Kansas land is for agricultural use, and the state ranks high in wheat, grain sorghum and silage production. This summer, the Kansas State Fair is encouraging Kansas youth to learn more about agriculture by participating in their Summer Reading Challenge.
Youth participants will need to read eight books over the summer and log them on the provided reading journal. Books read aloud by an adult can also be counted. Continue reading “Kansas State Fair Summer Reading Challenge”
Many project meetings, changes in our office, new changes to Style Revue, Camps, Veggie Garden and much more information in this month’s Informer.
This year’s Fair theme is “Heroes in the Heartland” Make sure to look over all the new and exciting things happening this month here!
We had a 4-Her do an amazing thing last month! Kansas State University puts on a Fashion Runway show through their Apparel and Textiles & Interior Design program.
Most of the Fashion Runway, is college students showcasing their garments from the school year, but high school students can enter their projects as well. Elizabeth Esch, entered two different garments and both were selected! She did not get to model the outfits, but her outfits were still on stage! Continue reading “Congratulations to Elizabeth!”