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State Assessment of Demographic Data and Youth Development to Advance 4-H Programs

Journal of Youth Development, 2022
4-H youth development programs throughout the United States can be planned and delivered more effectively in their states by assessing demographic data and following research-based theories and models of positive youth development. A review of the research literature determined current youth development theories and models to effectively guide ...
Scott D. Scheer, Trent Baldwin, Amelia R. Michaels, Julie Fox, Kirk Bloir   +4 more
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Traditional market-animal projects positively influence 4-H enrollment

California Agriculture, 2020
The 4-H Youth Development Program (4-H) teaches life skills. An understanding of the factors that drive participation in the California 4-H program can help the organization target its efforts to increase enrollment and benefit more California youth as ...
Josh Davy, Larry Forero, Nathan Caeton, Ashton Hubbard, Allison Gross   +4 more
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4-H Volunteer Training Series—4-H Cloverbuds Program: 4-H for Younger Members

EDIS, 2015
Florida 4-H programs offered to children ages 5 to 7 are called 4-H Cloverbud programs and are a component of the Florida 4-H Youth Development Program.
Amanda Squitieri, Sarah Hensley
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4-H Youth Development Programming in Underrepresented Communities

EDIS, 2023
This is part of a series of guides that have been updated with permission from 4-H National Council. This resource guide is designed to be used by Extension professionals and after-school providers to deliver positive youth development programs in underrepresented areas or with underrepresented populations.
Shanon K. Junge, Vanessa Starr Spero, Niki Crawson, J. R. Davis, Tara Dorn, Beth Rasa Edwards, Stacy Hall, Karen Henry, Heather Janney, Beth Kerr, Andrea Lazzari, Abby Morgan, Kristie Popa, Cindy Smalley, Melinda Souers, Katelin Stenroos, Laura Valencia, Travis West, Tracy Winters, Mary-Louise Wood   +19 more
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The Impact of Utah 4-H on Positive Youth Development [PDF]

, 2022
4-H is the largest youth development program in the United States. Utah 4-H conducts programs guided by the principles of positive youth development to help youth across the state lead a successful life.
Narine, Lendel K., Romney, Kelsey, Francis, David, Dart, Craig   +3 more
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Quality 4-H Youth Development Program: Belonging

Journal of Extension, 2007
The purpose of the research described in this article was to determine if the 4-H experience meets the developmental outcome that promotes positive youth development, belonging and inclusive environment. Survey respondents tended to agree or strongly agree that they felt a positive sense of belonging and inclusiveness in 4-H. Second, as the degree of 4-
Hensley, Sarah T, Place, Nick T, Jordan, Joy C, Israel, Glenn D   +3 more
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Impact of a 4-H Youth Development Program on At-Risk Urban Teenagers

Journal of Extension, 2015
Dynamic programs that integrate science literacy and workforce readiness are essential to today's youth. The program reported here combined science literacy (gardening and technology) with workforce readiness to assess the impact of program type, prior program participation, and behavior/punctuality on knowledge gain.
Cutz, German, Campbell, Benjamin, Filchak, Karen, Valiquette, Edith, Welch, Mary Ellen   +4 more
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4-H Youth Development Apprenticeship Program: A Pilot of a New Certification in Youth Development

Journal of Extension, 2007
The field of youth development is expanding, requiring 4-H Extension staff to gain expertise in the field without leaving their jobs to return to school. To address this need, the 4-H Youth Development Practitioner Apprenticeship (YDPA) program was developed under the guidance of the National Association of Extension 4-H Agents and the National 4-H ...
Bailey, Sandra J, Deen, Mary Katherine
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Investigating the Utilization of Research Evidence in the 4-H Youth Development Program

Journal of Youth Development, 2011
This study investigated the acquisition, interpretation, and utilization of research evidence in the 4-H Youth Development Program from the frame of Social Cognitive Theory. Utilizing Consensual Qualitative Research, we interviewed twenty 4-H faculty, staff, and volunteers from seven states.
Lynette H. Bikos, Julia A. Kocheleva, Twyla Campbell, Ritesh Daryani, Sandeep Chahil, Terran Brown, Yolanda Winberg, Liz Pavese   +7 more
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Project engages culturally diverse parents in Proposition 10 decisions

California Agriculture, 2004
California's Proposition 10, a tax on tobacco products passed in 1998, provides counties with funds to improve the health, education and school readiness of children up to age 5.
David Campbell, Joan Wright
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