Sustaining
Production Agriculture
· Profitable
agricultural production and marketing
· Field crop production emphasizing
integrated pest management
· Dairy and livestock production
·
Career education for youth in the agricultural field |
Food
Safety, Food Security and Nutrition
·
Nutrition education for families with limited resources
· Use of economic
resources for good nutrition
· Food Safety education for workforce
development initiatives
· Promotion and development of the food system |
Strengthening Families
·
Quality child care and service related to the education and well being of children
· Education for individuals and families on financial management to empower
participants to become economically self-sufficient and manage their financial
resources |
Agriculture and Rural Economic Vitality
· Retaining and or expanding farm operations and
agricultural businesses
· Identify opportunities for farmers and food
companies to develop value-added products and explore niche in marketing options
· Practical ideas for diversifying rural and farm household revenues |
Environmental
Stewardship
· Answering consumer
calls regarding gardening and pest management. Providing researched based recommendations
that are based on ecologically sound principles
· Diagnostic Lab -
Identification of homeowners' weeds, insects, and plants. Diagnosis of diseases
and soil pH testing |
4-H Youth Development
· 4-H club programs for developing assets in youth
and teaching practical life skills
· Programs for youth through schools
and other agencies
· Training programs for volunteers in subject-matter
areas and in leading youth
· Developing interest in and skills for
conducting community projects |