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County Impact Statements - Stone County
Extension Provides Good Teaching Tools-Garden Activities and 4-H
Youth
"4-H youth work is rewarded when youth become involved by setting goals and
achieving them, especially in gardening activities," stated Mrs. Olivee Watters,
County Extension Council Chair.
"Gardening is the most commonly listed leisure activity here in Stone County.
It can also be a very good educational tool for youth and adults," according to
Vivian Willis, Stone County Master Gardener."
Demonstrations gardens were prepared and planted with volunteers from the
FNEP, EHC, Master Gardeners, 4-H and other people from local business, newspaper
and churches. Gardening produce was used for food preservation educational
activities, Food Room (NADC) and other educational activities.
Many first time home gardens were planted. This assisted in healthy and
higher nutritious eating habits along with additional savings from buying fresh
vegetables. Most new gardeners continue gardening after starting for the first
time.
Master gardeners and local volunteers prepare site for
demonstration garden.
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Impacts
- 38 adults attended garden educational workshops and receive new
educational information.
- 38 youth planted gardens, attended workshops and competed in the 4-H Garden
Contest.
- 300+ pounds of vegetables were produced from the demonstration garden
(Raised Bed Rows).
- Adults and youth increase healthy and higher nutrition from fresh garden
produce.
- Adults and youth were able to plant a first time garden due to their
educational experience.
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