Soil & Crop Science Project

Project Description – PDF   Volunteer Description – PDF

The soil and crop science project offers activities and experiences in the area of soils and the science of raising productive and healthy crops. This project also includes some opportunities in the entomology and water projects as well.

 OBJECTIVES

  • Attain a broad knowledge of the 4-H project and related activities as to the way they improve family and community life.
  • Acquire life skills through project participation essential for becoming an active, skilled, productive and responsible Citizen.
  • Adopt and apply the latest practices and research findings in the project area to everyday project experiences and work.
  • Develop an understanding from 4-H project training and experiences which can assist you in the future for choosing and preparing for a job.
  • Develop leadership skills that promote positive youth development.

PROJECT EXPERIENCES

  • Soil Judging

RECORDBOOK CATEGORY

  • Plant and Soil Science

 CAREER OPPORTUNITIES

  • Landscape Design
  • Ornamental Horticulture Greenhouse
  • Nursery Management
  • Turf Management
  • Soil Science
  • Plant Biotechnology
  • Vegetable and Fruit Production
  • Soil Fertility Management
LIFE SKILLS TARGETED IN THE SOIL & CROP SCIENCE PROJECT
  • Head – Managing
  • Keeping Records Wise Use of Resources Goal Setting
  • Head – Thinking
  • Service Learning Critical Thinking Problem Solving Decision Making Learning to Learn
  • Heart – Relating
  • Communication Cooperation Social Skills Conflict Resolution
  • Heart – Caring
  • Empathy Sharing
  • Hands – Giving
  • Community Service Volunteering Leadership Responsible citizenship
  • Hands – Working
  • Marketable Skills Self-motivation
  • Health – Being
  • Self-esteem Self-responsibility Character Managing Feelings Self-discipline
  • Health – Living
  • Personal Safety

 

 

 


 

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