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County Impact Statements - White County
Growing Kids in 4-H - A 4-H Gardening Project
The White County 4-H Foundation purchased seeds and transplants for the 48
participants to grow as a part of the gardening project. The youth were taught
soil sampling, irrigation methods, insect and disease monitoring techniques.
They were encouraged to participate in the food preservation workshop held in
July. This workshop taught the youth how to can foods so that they could enjoy
their gardening efforts year round. They were encouraged to participate in the
annual garden fair held in August.
Since our county fair comes late in the growing season, this 4-H garden fair
allows our youth an opportunity to exhibit their vegetables, herbs, flowers,
against each other. The seeds and transplants were all bought and given out at
the same time, the playing field is level for friendly competition.
We also have a "Creative Basket" category that invites the 4-H'ers to use
their creativity and imagination to succeed. White County Master Gardeners
sponsor the garden fair and assist in preparing the 4-H members for O-Rama
competition.
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A Master Gardener teaching 4-H members about growing vegetables
during the garden fair
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Impacts
- Twelve 4-H members brought their canned goods to the county and district
fair.
- Fifteen youth participated in the Giant Pumpkin and Watermelon Contest.
- Forty-six members participated in Ornamental Horticulture and
Horticulture Crops O-Rama projects at the county, district and state level.
- 72% of our youth and parents feel as though they have learned how to better
scout for insects and diseases.
- 89% now know the importance of soil testing and crop rotation in the
garden.
- 21% admit to learning the proper way to water plants to discourage fungal
diseases.
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