News Archive: 4 H Youth
‘Keep his legacy strong’: Youth Field Day in Lewis County honors UK Extension agent

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Bailey Vandiver
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Published on Apr. 29, 2025
The second annual Youth Field Day, hosted by UK Cooperative Extension in Lewis County, honors the legacy of Philip Konopka, an extension agent who died in 2023.
University of Kentucky Field Day 2025 continues long history of education, outreach and fun

By
Bailey Vandiver
Published on Apr. 21, 2025
Founded in 1970, Field Day annually welcomes thousands of FFA and 4-H students to the University of Kentucky. This year’s event is on April 24.
University of Kentucky, Kentucky State University partner on USDA grant to promote change for at-risk youth and families

By
Christopher Carney
Published on Apr. 3, 2025
Extension program leaders at the University of Kentucky and Kentucky State University are partnering to help at-risk children and families through positive youth development and community programming.
A positive partnership: 4-H Youth Development, College of Health Sciences work to adapt toys for children

By
Bailey Vandiver
Published on Nov. 20, 2024
High school students who participate in 4-H have contributed to Toys with a Purpose, which lends adapted toys to families for free.
‘Opening doors for youth to thrive’: Kentucky 4-H agents awarded at national conference

By
Christopher Carney
Published on Nov. 4, 2024
Several Kentucky 4-H agents received awards in areas of programming, leadership and service at a prominent national conference.
'A man of integrity': George Heersche Jr. inducted into the National 4-H Hall of Fame for decades of service

By
Christopher Carney
Published on Oct. 17, 2024
University of Kentucky professor in animal and food sciences, state dairy extension professor and 4-H volunteer George Heersche Jr. was honored posthumously at the recent 4-H Hall of Fame ceremony—recognizing a legacy of achievements and contributions.
UK faculty roll out Food, Farming and Community curriculum for Kentucky middle school students, 4-H youth

By
Grace Sowards
Published on Sep. 6, 2024
Nicole Breazeale and Stacy Vincent, faculty members in the Department of Community and Leadership Development at UK, have launched programming to teach youth across the Commonwealth where their food comes from and how to participate in local food systems.
Sunshine Day delivers memorable experience to youth with special needs in Kentucky

By
Christopher Carney
Published on Jul. 2, 2024
Sunshine Day is a free annual event that provides an easier experience for children with special needs and their families to enjoy carnival rides, games, a livestock show and more at the Boone County Fairgrounds.
Kentucky 4-H to celebrate 100 years at teen conference

By
Christopher Carney
Published on May. 3, 2024
The 2024 Kentucky 4-H Teen Conference will celebrate 100 years — bringing together high school youth from across the Commonwealth and building strong future leaders on June 11-14.
Kentucky 4-H workshop teaches business, entrepreneurship skills to youth

By
Grace Sowards
Published on Apr. 22, 2024
As the largest youth development organization in the United States and in Kentucky, 4- H is providing positive youth development experiences that last a lifetime.
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