{"id":9260,"date":"2020-04-30T09:43:49","date_gmt":"2020-04-30T13:43:49","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/cals.ncsu.edu\/crop-and-soil-sciences-new\/?p=9260"},"modified":"2020-04-23T09:58:36","modified_gmt":"2020-04-23T13:58:36","slug":"duplin-county-4-h-sprouts-online-programs","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/cals.ncsu.edu\/crop-and-soil-sciences\/news\/duplin-county-4-h-sprouts-online-programs\/","title":{"rendered":"Duplin County 4-H Sprouts Online Programs"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Kendall explains the difference between wheat and oats to a Kindergarten class<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

\u201cDr. Bob Patterson\u2019s class re-sparked my interest in vegetable and crop production,\u201d Charmae Kendall, Duplin County 4-H Program Assistant said.\u00a0 Crop and Soil Sciences classes attract students pursing diverse career paths.\u00a0 On her journey to an ag education degree, Charmae Kendall enrolled in Bob Patterson\u2019s \u201cIntroduction to Crop Science\u201d class.\u00a0 She\u2019s picking knowledge-based full-time classes to benefit her work with the 4-H students she misses dearly right now.<\/span><\/p>\n

\u201cOur 4-H programs target students ages 5-18. A lot of these kids don\u2019t play ball or an instrument, but in 4-H there\u2019s something for everyone,\u201d Kendall said.\u00a0 Normally her schedule is brimming with school enrichment projects and scheduled field trips, all of which have been canceled this spring. \u201cIt\u2019s been a punch in the gut to me as a people person. But I\u2019m grateful there are virtual ways for us to connect with our 4-H families.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n

Farm Fundamentals<\/b><\/h1>\n

During most springtimes, Kendall is knee-deep in livestock shows, a chick embryology program, and her \u2018Smithfield Pig Project\u2019 where students caretake donated piglets to raise and market for profit. These programs have been canceled this year. \u201cThis [new online format] is definitely a challenge – but also an opportunity to get out of my box and reach kids in a new way,\u201d Kendall said.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Kendall helps oversee the fall Smithfield Pig Project<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Online Programs Spring Up<\/b><\/h1>\n

Unwilling to lose touch with her students, Kendall has launched several online activities that 4-Hers can use in their annual project books.\u00a0 The newest is a five-week community service challenge with themed activities such as making thank you cards for local caregivers, helping local shut-ins, and donating to a community food drive. She posts the weekly challenges on Facebook and provides a spreadsheet for students to fill in.\u00a0 \u201cIt\u2019s not about the quantity they do – even helping one person is great,\u201d Kendall said. \u201cThere\u2019s even a prize if they participate all five weeks.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n

Her next online activity is a home gardening project hosted by Chloe Clover (an agricultural Flat-Stanley-type character) who joins in the agricultural lessons.\u00a0 \u201cGardening is something they can do at home right now.\u00a0 We want to teach them everything about growing, cooking, and enjoying the produce.\u201d\u00a0 She plans to launch the online program in May.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Chicken Chat<\/b><\/h1>\n

Kendall points to another program they\u2019ve adapted to the virtual world – the 12-county \u201cCoastal Plains Chicken Project\u201d.\u00a0 Usually, over 130 students from across eastern North Carolina apply to receive layer or broiler hens to raise for a chicken show culminating in May.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

That won\u2019t happen this year.\u00a0 But Kendall\u2019s Extension office <\/span>was<\/span><\/i> able to distribute the laying hens this year and complete a \u2018Caring for Your Bird\u2019 workshop in early February before quarantine orders.\u00a0 Kendall and a team of agents from several counties are now planning online showmanship workshops to help participants prepare for a virtual poultry show. Students will produce videos of themselves \u201cpresenting\u201d their birds and responding to a list of required questions.\u00a0 \u201cWe\u2019ve never had to do it like this before, but we didn\u2019t want to give it up!\u201d Kendall said.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Inspired to Think & Do More <\/b>\u00a0<\/span><\/h1>\n

Her online NC State classes have kindled her imagination for her 4-H work.\u00a0 \u201cEven though my class with Dr. Patterson is online, I\u2019ve been amazed by the personal connection he makes with each of his students.\u00a0 I thought <\/span>I <\/span><\/i>was a people person, but he has made me want to raise my game! He inspires me to continue to find new ways to reach out to my 4-H families and to let them know I am here to help in any way I can, not only in this challenging time, but every day in the future,\u201d Kendall said.<\/span><\/p>\n

Kendall\u2019s ability to engage with students is providing welcomed continuity for local families. \u201cThe first few weeks of quarantine, we were just canceling everything.\u00a0 But now we are keeping busy,\u201d she said. \u201cThese kids are <\/span>my<\/span><\/i> kids – my family.\u00a0 People need to keep in contact with one another right now. For teens, it\u2019s nice to have at least one good friend – which isn\u2019t easy in those years.\u00a0 We [in Extension] are focused on keeping in touch and just sharing some love.\u201d For all of Charmae Kendall\u2019s efforts to stay connected with her students, 4-H parents in Duplin County must surely reflect her love.<\/span><\/p>\n

Want Your Own Connection?<\/b><\/h1>\n

Have a NC school-age child who would benefit from 4-H? Find a program<\/a> near you, explore NC Extension programs<\/a> or find home activities<\/a> to keep kids busy.\u00a0 <\/span><\/p>\n

Do you know a high school student who is interested in crop or soil sciences?\u00a0 NC State students learn from amazing professors like Dr. Bob Patterson every day.\u00a0 Share with your student our <\/span>degree pathways<\/span><\/a>, or have them sign up for a <\/span>guided email tour<\/span><\/a> of our Crop & Soil Sciences Department.\u00a0 It\u2019s all part of how we are growing the future.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n","protected":false,"raw":"[caption id=\"attachment_9265\" align=\"alignright\" width=\"355\"]\"\" Kendall explains the difference between wheat and oats to a Kindergarten class[\/caption]\r\n\r\n\u201cDr. Bob Patterson\u2019s class re-sparked my interest in vegetable and crop production,\u201d Charmae Kendall, Duplin County 4-H Program Assistant said.\u00a0 Crop and Soil Sciences classes attract students pursing diverse career paths.\u00a0 On her journey to an ag education degree, Charmae Kendall enrolled in Bob Patterson\u2019s \u201cIntroduction to Crop Science\u201d class.\u00a0 She\u2019s picking knowledge-based full-time classes to benefit her work with the 4-H students she misses dearly right now.<\/span>\r\n\r\n\u201cOur 4-H programs target students ages 5-18. A lot of these kids don\u2019t play ball or an instrument, but in 4-H there\u2019s something for everyone,\u201d Kendall said.\u00a0 Normally her schedule is brimming with school enrichment projects and scheduled field trips, all of which have been canceled this spring. \u201cIt\u2019s been a punch in the gut to me as a people person. But I\u2019m grateful there are virtual ways for us to connect with our 4-H families.\u201d<\/span>\r\n

Farm Fundamentals<\/b><\/h1>\r\nDuring most springtimes, Kendall is knee-deep in livestock shows, a chick embryology program, and her \u2018Smithfield Pig Project\u2019 where students caretake donated piglets to raise and market for profit. These programs have been canceled this year. \u201cThis [new online format] is definitely a challenge - but also an opportunity to get out of my box and reach kids in a new way,\u201d Kendall said.<\/span>\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_9263\" align=\"aligncenter\" width=\"1024\"]\"Two Kendall helps oversee the fall Smithfield Pig Project[\/caption]\r\n

Online Programs Spring Up<\/b><\/h1>\r\nUnwilling to lose touch with her students, Kendall has launched several online activities that 4-Hers can use in their annual project books.\u00a0 The newest is a five-week community service challenge with themed activities such as making thank you cards for local caregivers, helping local shut-ins, and donating to a community food drive. She posts the weekly challenges on Facebook and provides a spreadsheet for students to fill in.\u00a0 \u201cIt\u2019s not about the quantity they do - even helping one person is great,\u201d Kendall said. \u201cThere\u2019s even a prize if they participate all five weeks.\u201d<\/span>\r\n\r\nHer next online activity is a home gardening project hosted by Chloe Clover (an agricultural Flat-Stanley-type character) who joins in the agricultural lessons.\u00a0 \u201cGardening is something they can do at home right now.\u00a0 We want to teach them everything about growing, cooking, and enjoying the produce.\u201d\u00a0 She plans to launch the online program in May.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span>\r\n

Chicken Chat<\/b><\/h1>\r\nKendall points to another program they\u2019ve adapted to the virtual world - the 12-county \u201cCoastal Plains Chicken Project\u201d.\u00a0 Usually, over 130 students from across eastern North Carolina apply to receive layer or broiler hens to raise for a chicken show culminating in May.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span>\r\n\r\nThat won\u2019t happen this year.\u00a0 But Kendall\u2019s Extension office <\/span>was<\/span><\/i> able to distribute the laying hens this year and complete a \u2018Caring for Your Bird\u2019 workshop in early February before quarantine orders.\u00a0 Kendall and a team of agents from several counties are now planning online showmanship workshops to help participants prepare for a virtual poultry show. Students will produce videos of themselves \u201cpresenting\u201d their birds and responding to a list of required questions.\u00a0 \u201cWe\u2019ve never had to do it like this before, but we didn\u2019t want to give it up!\u201d Kendall said.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span>\r\n

Inspired to Think & Do More <\/b>\u00a0<\/span><\/h1>\r\n[pullquote align=right, color=red]Dr. Patterson inspires me ... to find new ways to reach out to my 4-H families and to let them know I am here to help in any way I can.[\/pullquote]Her online NC State classes have kindled her imagination for her 4-H work.\u00a0 \u201cEven though my class with Dr. Patterson is online, I\u2019ve been amazed by the personal connection he makes with each of his students.\u00a0 I thought <\/span>I <\/span><\/i>was a people person, but he has made me want to raise my game! He inspires me to continue to find new ways to reach out to my 4-H families and to let them know I am here to help in any way I can, not only in this challenging time, but every day in the future,\u201d Kendall said.<\/span>\r\n\r\nKendall\u2019s ability to engage with students is providing welcomed continuity for local families. \u201cThe first few weeks of quarantine, we were just canceling everything.\u00a0 But now we are keeping busy,\u201d she said. \u201cThese kids are <\/span>my<\/span><\/i> kids - my family.\u00a0 People need to keep in contact with one another right now. For teens, it\u2019s nice to have at least one good friend - which isn\u2019t easy in those years.\u00a0 We [in Extension] are focused on keeping in touch and just sharing some love.\u201d For all of Charmae Kendall\u2019s efforts to stay connected with her students, 4-H parents in Duplin County must surely reflect her love.<\/span>\r\n

Want Your Own Connection?<\/b><\/h1>\r\nHave a NC school-age child who would benefit from 4-H? Find a program<\/a> near you, explore NC Extension programs<\/a> or find home activities<\/a> to keep kids busy.\u00a0 <\/span>\r\n\r\nDo you know a high school student who is interested in crop or soil sciences?\u00a0 NC State students learn from amazing professors like Dr. Bob Patterson every day.\u00a0 Share with your student our <\/span>degree pathways<\/span><\/a>, or have them sign up for a <\/span>guided email tour<\/span><\/a> of our Crop & Soil Sciences Department.\u00a0 It\u2019s all part of how we are growing the future.\u00a0<\/span>\r\n\r\n "},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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