Using Common Measures to Evaluate "Common Programs"
Extension Education
Daisy Bailey
Extension Agent
West Virginia University Extension Service
Glenville
Abstract
Blue ribbon animals are nice, but blue-ribbon kids are the focus of the program; that is the mantra of the Calhoun & Gilmer County Youth Livestock Program. These two rural counties in central West Virginia boast a small but impactful livestock program that serves 70 youths, producing 125 market lots annually; it is important to recognize that those participants are limited to just two lots each. This livestock program emphasizes the objectives of personal growth and development, character building, and animal husbandry through a series of annual workshops, with participation requirements part of a showman’s contract to sell in the market sale. Since 2021, the program has implemented a comprehensive evaluation process for participants to share the impact beyond project completion and sale revenue. That effort has allowed program stakeholders to more efficiently tell the story of these youth participants!
Poster has NOT been presented at any previous NACAA AM/PIC
This poster is being submitted for judging. It will be displayed at the AM/PIC if not selected as a State winner. The abstract will be published in the proceedings.
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Authors: Daisy Bailey
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Bailey, D. Extension Agent, West Virginia University, West Virginia, 26351