Tuesday, May 8th


Name: Brittany Pangburn

Agency: Ohio State Extension Office - 4-H and civic engagement

Type of program/funding: 


Funding

OSU  and the county commission provides a percentage of funding, primarily for staffing.  The 4-H(head, heart, health and hand) program also require a $5 fee which helps support the groups activities.

Programs

The program is divided into 3 branches: agriculture/natural resources, 4-H and family and consumer sciences. The 4-H program is involved in activities that promote  growth and education.  They perform community service projects and develop skills, like sewing, photography and public speaking.

Monitoring/Evaluation: 


Many of there activities are monitored by professionals.  For example, the livestock projects are monitored by a USDA quality control agent.

Role of RD:

RDs are needed with the develop of some of the projects run under the family and consumer sciences branch.  Especially in the efforts of promoting community wellness.