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About Us
County Impact Statements - Bradley County
Bradley County Youth Developing Life Skills
Since it began in the early 20th century, 4-H has been a part of the Bradley
County community. For over 25 years, 4-H has emphasized youth acquiring "life
skills" while learning subject matter. The Bradley County 4-H program does place
a major emphasis on youth developing life skills.
4-H’ers participate in county-wide activities such as the Annual Recognition
Banquet, Arbor-Day planting, Talks & Demonstrations, B-Day, and "Share the Fun"
Talent Competition. These activities teach 4-H members to give back to their
communities, to express themselves, to win and lose gracefully, to talk in front
of crowds and more.
Through school enrichment programs, youth learn how to prevent violence,
about character, about the Food Guide Pyramid and food safety and resource
management.
Special interest workshops are also held. One of those workshops, Kids in the
Kitchen, allowed youth to actively participate while learning about the Food
Guide Pyramid, sanitation, kitchen terms, kitchen safety, and basic table
etiquette.
Through the Bradley County Fair Premium Sale, 33 youth received $7,475 to
assist them with the cost of selecting, raising, and exhibiting their
educational livestock project at the county, district and state fair. Since it’s
inception in 1993, the Bradley County Fair Junior Livestock Premium Sale has
returned $73,791 to Bradley County youth.
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Kids in the Kitchen participants learn about the Food Guide
Pyramid before making snacks from all food groups.
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Impacts
- 346 youth participated in 610 projects.
- The Bradley County 4-H program involves youth in community and special
interest clubs.
- During the 2000-2001 school years, 24 school enrichment programs were
conducted, reaching 346 youths.
- Bradley County 4-H’ers are involved in community service, from planting
trees on Arbor Day to picking up litter to visiting nursing home residents.
- 4-H’ers with educational livestock projects:
Beef - 19
Poultry Chain - 7
Swine - 7
Market Lamb - 2
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