Whatever It Takes: A Comparison of Youth Enrollment Trends in the 4-H Livestock and Non-Livestock Programs

Authors

• Claudia N. Meeks Baney, University of KentuckyFollow
• Kenneth R. Jones, University of KentuckyFollow

Volume

51

Issue

3

DOI

10.34068/joe.51.03.29

Abstract

The study reported here compared participation and retention of youth enrolled in livestock and non-livestock 4-H programs. Participating 4-H members completed an assessment tool regarding their experiences in traditional 4-H programs, reasons they did not participate in such programs, and their experiences within 4-H. The researchers examined whether more frequent participation in 4-H programs was associated with youth retention in county 4-H programs. The authors identified the benefits youth receive from remaining in 4-H, as well as factors distinguishing between those youth with an affinity for traditional programs and those who choose to participate in non-traditional 4-H activities.

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Recommended Citation

Meeks Baney, C. N., & Jones, K. R. (2013). Whatever It Takes: A Comparison of Youth Enrollment Trends in the 4-H Livestock and Non-Livestock Programs. Journal of Extension, 51(3), Article 29. https://doi.org/10.34068/joe.51.03.29