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Impact Report
| For plan | Youth Development (Sierra County) |
| Date | October 31, 2011, 8:09 pm |
| For Objective | Short-term Show short-term objectives |
| Impact Report | School Enrichment Programs The agent created and implemented two school enrichment programs during the past year. The first single lesson program targeted high school students and choose to focus on leadership and life skills. Students were forced to consider career options and educational pathways along with how to identify and overcome challenges. The class ended for the 8 students with a powerful demonstration of the power of determination. The second program focused on Agriculture and the future of America’s food supply. The program was geared to middle school aged students and implemented in a local private school. The three class program increased overall agricultural awareness and highlighted key Ag Issues like, loss of productive agriculture land, expanding world population, plant growth, and agricultural technologies. Students discussed basic plant growth and development requirements and learned how hydroponic systems work while growing their own vegetable crops. Student engagement was extremely high with inspiring feedback. Overall, 21 middle school students had an outstanding experience with this program. |