Trends in 4-H Youth Development for County Plan of Work

As counties begin the process of planning the next Four Year Plan of Work, volunteers will be asked to identify the needs and issues related to 4-H and youth in their county. One step in the process is for university-based Extension specialists to provide county Extension staff with updates on research, legislation, and policies which may affect local programming. The 4-H Extension Specialists have gathered information that agents may choose to share with members of local advisory councils as they engage in the process of situational analysis and needs identification.

Following is a PowerPoint presentation that can be used with local advisory councils that summarizes the trends in 4-H Youth Development.

Trends and Issues Plan of Work Process: What’s Current, What’s New, What’s on the Horizon

Below are the trends which can be used as background information for you and/or leaders as you develop the Plan of Work. The information can also be used by agents as the Plan of Work is designed and written.

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