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4-H Tractor Operator Program Teaches Employability Skills and Safety to Youth
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Barrett, Debra K. – Journal of Extension, 2013
For Michigan State University Extension, the Berrien County 4-H Tractor Operator Program has provided tractor safety education to teens for over 30 years. The certification training satisfies current requirements for operation of a 20 PTO HP or greater agricultural tractor by 14- and 15-year-old youth employed on property "not" owned,…
Descriptors: Youth Programs, Youth Opportunities, Employment Potential, Job Skills
Challenges of Engaging Local Stakeholders for Statewide Program Development Process
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Martin, Michael J.; Leuci, Mary; Stewart, Mark – Journal of Extension, 2014
The University of Missouri Extension needed to develop an annual program review process that collaboratively engaged county-level stakeholders. The results from the first 2 years highlight the results, challenges, and implications of the design process. The annual review process needs to be adaptive, responsive, and reflective from year to year…
Descriptors: Program Development, Statewide Planning, Stakeholders, Community Involvement
Perceptions of Texas 4-H Livestock Ambassadors on Career Development, Higher Education, and Leadership Development
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Zanolini, William F.; Rayfield, John; Ripley, Jeff – Journal of Extension, 2013
Selected 4-H youth participated in the Texas 4-H Livestock Ambassador program. Forty-five youth participated in the 3-day program delivered by university professors and staff, Texas AgriLife Extension faculty and industry representatives. An instrument was developed and administered to the Texas 4-H Livestock Ambassadors at the end of their first…
Descriptors: Career Development, Higher Education, Leadership Training, State Programs