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- 2023 Beef Producer Update Flyer and ProgramSponaugle, Kari (2023-04-03)I produced the flyer and program agenda for the April Beef Producer Update held in Monterey
- 2023 Beef Producer Update, DecemberSponaugle, Kari; Alexander, Jordan (2023-12-06)Produced a flyer and program for December Beef Producer update
- 2023 Highland-Bath Pond and Fence Law education seriesSponaugle, Kari; Alexander, Jordan (2023-10-17)Conducted two programs, one in Highland and one in Bath, about pond health and fence law update for county stakeholders.
- 2023 Monthly ANR Program Updates - Bath and Highland VCESponaugle, Kari (2023-12-31)Stakeholders have stated that too many emails from the Extension office are not appreciated. Sending and forwarding information should be kept to minimal frequencies, but be informative when they occur. Each month I do my best to compile a month's worth of local and regional program opportunities occuring - in person and virtual - and sending to our vce-highandbathfarmers group email. Once monthly I compile six to eight relevant programs to share, with their coinciding promotion materials - for area stakeholders. Since the start of this monthly effort, I've received positive feedback to the organization and frequency of information distribution.
- 2023 Show and Sale 101 SeriesSponaugle, Kari; Hindman, benjamin B.; Alexander, Jordan; Simmons, Chelsey; Blagg, Tina; McCammon, Robbie (2023-03-15)Highland 4-H and FFA Overall Livestock Committee along with Highland-Bath Farm Bureau, Kent Show Feed and additional sponsors helped coordinate a 3 part series of educational sessions for livestock exhibitors for the 2023 show program. Sessions included lessons on animal selection, nutrition, finance and recordkeeping. Youth who attended all sessions were eligible to attend the sheep and goat show at Rockingham County fair for free. Fifteen youth and parents participated in the three session program with eight of the youth attendees qualifying for the free livestock show trip.
- 2023 Social Media Program Promotion on Facebook - HighlandSponaugle, Kari; Hindman, Benjamin (2023-01-01)Facebook is a fast and free way to promote area and regional Extension programming. From agriculture info graphics to photos of youth attending 4-H Camp during camp week, the unit VCE Highland page helps share information quickly and at no cost. The Highland VCE page has 139 followers, 76% of which are female. Main audience reach are adults age 25-65, with 30% falling between 35 and 44. Average post reach is 350 viewers with overall reach range from 30 to 1300 viewers, depending on content and stakeholder interest. The most popular post of 2023 was an info graphic sharing the names of 2023 4-H/FFA Livestock Exhibitor Record book winners - it had 73 intentional clicks and four shares, reaching 1388 indirect viewers. Following closely behind with 1198 views was a post about the December Beef Producer Update held at Monterey Stockyard - it had 160 clicks and two shares. Each year, since 2021, the unit pages of VCE Highland has reached a few more people. With a county population hovering at 2000, we can reach a wider range of viewers to appreciate the programming efforts made by the office through sharing on social media.
- Bylaws of the Virginia Association of Extension 4-H Youth Development Professionals, Inc.Proudfoot, Chad; Daniel, Katherine; Wright, Carly; Bishop, Hannah; Mungo, J.; Hodges, Christine; Sponaugle, Kari; Wilson, Amber; Morris, Rachel (2021-08-17)
- Growth of Bath County 4-H Programming through Adult Volunteer TrainingSponaugle, Kari (Virginia Tech, 2016-12-15)Adult volunteer involvement in 4-H programming is essential for the growth and stability of a community-based 4-H program. Adult volunteer’s needs must be met and quality training must be provided for both their comfort and ability to properly lead a Community 4-H Club and/or short term 4-H program. The matching of youth needs to volunteer skills is crucial for sustainable mentorship opportunities on behalf of the adult volunteer. The project reported here aims to train 4-H adult volunteers through a four-session program to ensure both the comfort level of the adult to lead a 4-H Club or short term program as well as properly facilitate such a program with the skills already obtained from life and career experiences. Research affirms that volunteers need to be both passionate about their involvement with a program for long-standing support and sustainability as well as properly trained in 4-H policy and risk management to ensure a safe, hands-on learning experience for the youth involved. The facilitator will utilize data from pre- and post surveys administered during the training sessions to determine the effectiveness of the training and where future gaps may lie. Additionally, as adult volunteers become comfortable in their particular leadership area and training received, Bath County 4-H community programs will show growth and continual support for years to come.
- Situation Analysis Report: Bath & Highland County, 2018Sponaugle, Kari (Virginia Cooperative Extension, 2020-07-28)Includes demographics about ethnic groups, age, median income, decline in agricultural acreage and more. Important issues include water quality and environment, leadership skills development for youth, life skills, before and after school programs, child development, youth violence, financial management, food safety, and preservation of agricultural lands.
- Table Setting Competition GuideDaniel, Kaci; Mallory, Kelly; Sponaugle, Kari; Mayo, Kim (Virginia Cooperative Extension, 2017-02-16)Describes the table setting competition including the levels, age categories, awards, and contest rules.
- Table Setting Competition GuideSponaugle, Kari; Mallory, Kelly; Daniel, Kaci (Virginia Cooperative Extension, 2017-02-16)Describes a 4-H competition for table setting and etiquette, the levels of competition, contest rules, and awards.
- Table Setting Contest Score SheetDaniel, Kaci; Mallory, Kelly; Sponaugle, Kari; Mayo, Kim (Virginia Cooperative Extension, 2017-07-27)This document is a score sheet for a table setting contest.
- Table Setting Contest Scoring GuideSponaugle, Kari; Mallory, Kelly; Daniel, Kaci (Virginia Cooperative Extension, 2017-02-20)This document is a scoring form for a 4-H table setting contest.