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Expanded Youth Development

Plan Goal

Network with the schools in the county through FFA and other in school activities (egg to chick, science fair, kids kows and more, farm saftey camp, etc.)to bring year round education to our youth about the agriculture industry.

Situation Statement

Youth development research emphasizes the importance of meeting the four basic human needs of belonging, generosity, independence and mastery. Studies indicate that youth whose needs are met in positive ways are likely to develop into active citizens and contributing members of their families and communities.
Harding county has 2 FFA programs that work hand in hand with the extension service to teach young people about the animal science industry. By working together with the schools on in school activities, small counties can have more of an educational, year round impact.

Target Audience and Actions

Youth ages 5-18 that are in the publice school system in Harding County and other counties in the NE district.

Short-Term Objectives

During the school year, 75% of the FFA members will learn about livestock and meat science evaluation.
75% of the members will learn about EPD's, selection pressure, and slaughter grading.
During the school year, 75% of the youth in the North Eastern counties will learn about being safe when working on their farms and ranches.
50% of FFA members will learn about range management and range grass identification.

Medium-Term Objectives

After year 1, 75% of the FFA members will learn about livestock and meat science evaluation.
75% of the members will learn about EPD's, selection pressure, and slaughter grading.
After year 1, 75% of the youth in the North Eastern counties will learn about being safe when working on their farms and ranches.
50% of FFA members will learn about range management and range grass identification.

Long-Term Objectives

Within 4 years, 75% of the FFA members will learn about livestock and meat science evaluation.
75% of the members will learn about EPD's, selection pressure, and slaughter grading.
Within 4 years 75% of the youth in the North Eastern counties will learn about being safe when working on their farms and ranches.
50% of FFA members will learn about range management and range grass identification.
Youth in Harding County schools and youth in schools in other communities in the NE corner will become more aware of the benifits of agriculture and how it affects their lives.

Evaluation Plan

Communication will be made with Ag teachers to see how students are progressing on concepts and skills.
Evaluations will be made after contests to see how kids are progressing.
Individual assessments will be made via the classroom when interacting with youth.
Surveys will be handed out to see the effectiveness of programs like farm safety camp and kids, kows and more.