4-H Extension Agents Argumentative Analysis

For the past two experiential spring break trips that Kanawha and Wayne counties have organized, the 4-H Extension Agents have presented results and outcomes at the local, state, and national levels. At the last Galaxy Conference, the 4-H Agents presented on the 2012 spring break trip to the Chesapeake Bay, and presented on the 2014 spring break trip to Washington, D.C. at the 2014 National Association of 4-H Extension Agents. It is anticipated that a presentation proposal on the 2016 West Virginia 4-H Exploring Georgia trip will be developed for dissemination at state and national conferences. Dissemination through presentation and written articles builds a body of evidence for unique 4-H positive youth development methods that builds life …show more content…
• Youth in 4-H programs are more civically active, and make more civic contributions to their communities.
• Young people are more likely to recognize the importance of healthy and safe decisions through educational experiences they receive as a result of their 4-H experience, regardless of their background, socio-economic status, race, or gender.
• A wide variety of environmental education programs have been developed by 4-H and other Extension programs that embrace the experiential learning (Kirwan, Williams, & Kirwan, 2005; Conway, Godwin, Cloughney, & Nierenberg, 2003). This lends credibility to the growing importance of educating today’s youth on the world in which they live and conservation practices to protect them.

The outcomes noted above are a testament to the impact these experiential trips outside of the state have been to county 4-H programs. The life skills gained and friendships made across county lines has made a positive impact on the lives of many teens. The costs of these type of trips limit them to being held every other year. In light of budget constraints faced at all levels, it will be important to continue sourcing monies through grants and fundraiser to continue this opportunity well into the

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