Volunteer perceptions of the leadership practices of Penn State University Cooperative Extension educators with an appointment in 4-H and youth development - Megan E. Sinasky (Penn State University, 2005)

VRKC Model: Identifying the core competencies volunteers need to have to deliver 4-H programs - Kenneth Culp III; Renee Krieg McKee; Patrick Nestor (NAE4-HA Conference Proceedings, 2005)
Study found that volunteers were slightly older (5 to 6 years) than those in studies conducted between 1950 and 1996. Volunteers in the North Central and Western Regions were most similar, as compared with those in the Northeast and South. Significant differences were found in the prioritization of competencies between specialists, agents and volunteers.

Why should 4-H horse and pony youth wear certified equestrian helmets? - Katherine McKee; Colleen Brady (Journal of Extension, 2005)

Wonderwise 4-H: Following in the footsteps of women scientists - Amy N. Spiegel; S. Kay Rockwell; Deanna Acklie; Saundra Wever Frerichs; Kathleen French; Judy Diamond (Journal of Extension, 2005)

4-H and school based outdoor education partnership: Assessing problem solving and team work skills - Kelly A. Krambeck (University of Nebraska, 2004)

4-H animal science program evaluation: What is the value of the Wisconsin 4-H animal science projects? - A. Grenawalt; T. Halbach; M. Miller; others (2004)

4-H site based youth development programs: Reaching underserved youth in targeted communities - Jennifer A. Skuza (Journal of Extension, 2004)

Adapting a programming model for Cooperative Extension Service programs delivered via distance education - Kenneth Neil McCaskill (North Carolina State University, 2004)

Analysis of minority participation in Texas' east region 4-H and youth development program in relationship to leadership, marketing and educational opportunities - M. Williams (2004 Texas 4-H Research Review, 2004)

Analysis of minority participation in Texas' east region and youth development program in relationship to leadership, marketing, and educational opportunities - Montza Williams (Texas Tech University, 2004)

An assessment of the Oklahoma Cooperative Extension Service Internship Program - Lesley Renee Lehenbauer-Meier (University of Missouri, 2004)

Attitudes of extension agents and program assistants in West Virginia towards involvement of special needs populations in 4-H programs - Christina L. Reed (West Virginia University, 2004)
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Benefits and challenges of service-learning in Tennessee 4-H youth development: A Delphi study - Lori Jean Mantooth (University of Tennessee, 2004)

Beyond "Success Stories" and "Life Skills": Developing new ways to evaluate youth development programs - Mary E. Arnold (AEA Evaluation, Fundamental Issues, 2004)

Bringing interpretation home: Interpretative design for Panhandle Lake 4-H Camp. - Tracie Hanson (Washington State University, 2004)

A comparison of leadership life skills development of youth participating in riding and non-riding competitive 4-H horse events in Mississippi - Sandra Sellers Slocum (Mississippi State University, 2004)

Developing a leadership guide for Idaho 4-H club members - Stephanie Shank (University of Idaho, 2004)

Development of a food safety education program on CD/ROM fro 4th, 5th and 6th grade children - Toni Jo Bryant (Kansas State University, 2004)
A needs assessment survey was administered to children, 9 to 12 years of age, who were members of a 4-H, Boys and Girls Club, or after school program. The program was developed and  modifications were made. The reviewers and target audience indicated that the CD format was acceptable for presenting food safety education. Recommendations included increasing the amount of animation, video clips, questions, and translation into Spanish. Further study via pre/post test design was also recommended.

Engaging county educators in science education reform: The New York 4-H environmental inquiry program - Timothy DePriest; Marianne Krasny (Journal of Extension, 2004)

Establishing a 4-H research base of graduate studies - Jan F. Scholl; Catherine Munyua (Journal of Extension, 2004)

Exploration of parental, youth sports coach, and 4-H club advisor pressure and support of youth involvement in school sports and 4-H - Greg Homan (Ohio State University, 2004)

An exploratory study of the perceptions on North Carolina 4-H Cooperative Extension 4-H cooperative extension agents toward minority youth participation in agricultural related activities - Cormanica Amie Lavon Crutchfield; Amie Lavon (North Carolina State University, 2004)
This study analyzed the perceptions of North Carolina 4-H Extension personnel regarding minority youth participation in agricultural-related activities. It was determined that 4-H agricultural programs were not fully meeting the needs of a growing diverse population. There is a strong need to improve agricultural program participation, to increase recruitment and retention strategies for minority youth.

Fostering wonder and curiosity: Immersion field trips in the Michigan 4-H children's garden - Elizabeth Ann Driscoll (Michigan State University, 2004)

Gathering wisdom from 4-H youth development clubs - Helene Gregoire (Journal of Extension, 2004)

Getting down to business: Defining competencies for entry-level youth workers - Kirk Astroth; P. Garza; B. Taylor (New Directions for Youth Development, 2004)

Identifying what 4-H'ers learn from community service learning projects - Jewel E. Hairston (Journal of Extension, 2004)

Impact of the 4-H camp counseling experience - Katy Forsythe; Robert Matysik; Karen Nelson (NAE4-HA proceedings, 2004)

Implementation Guide for 4-H curriculum: Computer Mysteries - Grace Whitman (University of Idaho, 2004)

The importance of 4-H and FFA in the College of Agriculture - Joshua Rodrigues (California Polytechnic State University, 2004)

An initial assessment of an interactive web-based extension curriculum to engage and prepare teens as volunteer teachers - R. Dale Safrit; Edwards Dale; C. Harriett; R. Warren Flood (2004)

Kentucky 4-H agents' perception of their levels of competency and frequency of use of volunteer administration function - Kenneth Culp III; Bradley Scott Kohlhagen (Journal of Agricultural Education, 2004)

Leadership life skills demonstrated by state 4-H council members - Jacklyn Antoinette Bruce; Barry Lynn Boyd; Kim E. Dooley (Journal of Extension, 2004)

Leadership, volunteer administration and 4-H leadership styles and volunteer administration competence of 4-H state volunteer specialists and county faculty - Nicole LaMeé Perez Stedman (University of Florida, 2004)
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Lessons learned from secondary students developing an online 4-H project: An action research study - Margaret L. Sage Mach (University of Nebraska, 2004)

Making the best better: 1600 4-H graduate studies - Jan F. Scholl (Wert Publishing, 2004)

Measure of community improvement among Hays County, Texas, 4-H members compared to non-members - Richard E. Parrish (Texas State University, San Marcos, 2004)
Also published in the 2004 Texas Research Review, 29-43.

The motivation and retention rates of 4-H volunteers in St. Croix, United States Virgin Islands - Jacqueline Kowalski (University of the Virgin Islands, 2004)

Nevada 4-H statewide impact assessment - Loretta Singletary; Marilyn G. Smith (2004)

New foundations for the 4-H youth development profession: 4-H professional research, knowledge, and competencies study - Barbara Stone; Roger Alan Rennekamp (National 4-H Headquarters, Cooperative State Research Education and Extension Service, USDA, 2004)
Conducted in cooperation with the National 4-H Professional Development Task Force

The Ohio 4-H camp counseling experience: Relationship of participation to personal, interpersonal, and negative experiences - Nicolette Nestor McNeely (Ohio State University, 2004)
Available Online Also published in the Journal of Extension, 45(2), April 2007: Ferrari, T., & McNeely, N. (2007, April). Positive youth development: What's camp counseling got to do with it. Findings from a study of Ohio 4-H camp counselors. Journal of Extension, Article 2RIB7.

Parents and kids agree about everything! Oh really! - June P. Mead (AEA Evaluation, Fundamental Issues, 2004)

Parents' perceptions of life skills development in the 4-H Cloverbud program - Theresa M. Ferrari; Carrie Ann Hogue; Scott D. Scheer (Journal of Extension, 2004)

Parent's perceptions of life skills gained by youth participating in the 4-H beef program - Chris T. Boleman; Scott R. Cumming; Gary E. Briers (Journal of Extension, 2004)

Participants and life skill development of the Tennessee junior livestock skillathon programs - Amy Margaret Powell (University of Tennessee, 2004)
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Perceptions of empowerment among youth and youth leaders in 4-H club settings - Kyle Busing (University of Northern Colorado, 2004)

Plant Scanner: A handheld PDA using RFID tags for child visitors to the Michigan 4-H Children's Garden - Aparna Rajan Ramchandran (Michigan State University, 2004)

Positive youth-development outcomes among Florida 4-H members - Sarah Zettie Thomas (Florida State University, 2004)
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Service-learning and leadership life skills an experimental study - Barbara Darlene Henderson Locke (Texas A&M University, 2004)
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A study of life skill development of Oklahoma 4-H alumni during the years of 4-H participation 1969-1998 - Sarah E. Maass (University of Florida, 2004)

Study of the effects of the Florida 4-H residential camping program on participants' level of environmental sensitivity - Amy Elizabeth Lohrer (University of Florida, 2004)
The study examined how repeat participation in the Florida 4-H Residential Camping Program affects the level of environmental sensitivity of its participants; 125 participants between the ages of 12 and 18 were included in the study. Modified versions of the Survey of Environmentally Concerned Students and Ecological Foundations of the Middle School Environmental Literacy Instrument were used for the assessments. The results of the study have implications for residential camps, program planners, and environmental educators.

A study of the perceptions of 4-H Extension Educators and 4-H volunteers regarding Pennsylvania 4-H plant science projects - Lisa M. Pawlowski (Penn State University, 2004)

Targeted recruitment of 4-H volunteers involves understanding of who currently volunteer and why - Sandford S. Smith; James C. Finley (Journal of Extension, 2004)

Tennessee 4-H Center summer residential camping programs: Settings for positive youth development as perceived by youth campers - Jill T. Martz (University of Tennessee, 2004)
Little empirical research exists to document that camp experiences enhance children's development. The study population included fourth through six grade youth attending Tennessee 4-H camps in the summer of 2004. Campers gave high ratings to four aspects of the camping experience and agree that it enhances life skills learned.

The Union County 4-H summer science program: An effective method for increasing low-income youth's interest in science - James Nichnadowicz (Journal of Extension, 2004)

Use of a randomized, categorized exam to determine horse knowledge of 4-H horse show participants - Jenifer Nadeau; Emily McCabe Alger; Tom Hoagland; Kelly Chameroy (Journal of Extension, 2004)

Youth perspectives on food safety - Lisa A. Guion; Amy H. Simonne; Janice Easton (Journal of Extension, 2004)

4-H enrollment trends in Pennsylvania: Implication for Extension research and programming - Rama B. Radhakrishna; F. Leite; P. Hoy (Proceedings of the 30th National Agricultural Education Research Conference, 2003)

4-H manual for beginning horse project - Margot J. Turner (California Polytechnic State University, 2003)

4-H national impact assessment: Where do we go from here? - Michelle Lyn Taylor (Central Missouri State University, 2003)

4-H volunteers and the Internet: A partnership for the future - Claudia C. Mincemoyer (Journal of Volunteer Administration, 2003)
Survey responses from 513 4-H volunteers found that 70.6% have Internet access; 52% use it at least weekly; 65% were willing to communicate with 4-H via e-mail; and only 12% were not likely to access 4-H materials on the Web.

Assessing environmental literacy in a nonformal youth program - Gerald Culen; Preethi Mony (Journal of Environmental Education, 2003)
This study collected data on environmental literacy and was used among Florida 4-H youth participating in nonformal environmental education activities as part of their 4-H experience. Using "The Middle School Environmental Literacy Instrument" 4-H participants were tested on several variables, which appear to be important precursors to responsible environmental behavior.

Biographical, work, family and social support variables related to burnout in county extension agents in Georgia - Leanna A. Thomas (University of Georgia, 2003)
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Building a successful media campaign: Attracting minorities to Louisiana 4-H - Ava Denise Coolman (Louisiana Tech University, 2003)

Building life skills through afterschool participation in experiential and cooperative learning - Sharon Junge; Sue Manglallan; J. Raskauskas (Child Study Journal, 2003)
The study examines the develoment of life skills within a sample of kindergarten through sixth grade students enrolled in 4-H afterschool programs. Results show that children show life skill gain over time and that gains on specific life skills differe as a function of age, gender and ethnicity.

Community leadership development: An outcome evaluation of Indiana's leadership 20/20 program - Kendra Redmon (Purdue University, 2003)

Community service versus service-learning: Which is best for 4-H? - Jill Stafford; Barry Boyd; James R. Linder (Journal of Extension, 2003)

Community-based science education for fourth to six graders: Influences of a female role model - Deanna Acklie (Community and Human Resources, 2003)
This study contributes to our understanding of a group of 4H youth who used the Wonderwise curriculum. It describes their view on science, their perspective about people who do science, the importance of role models within their lives, and their career visions.

Competition, leadership and other factors as predictors of satisfaction with and participation in 4-H - Frank E. Hodnett (New Mexico State University, 2003)

Curriculum development: Comparing traditional and on-line practices - Jan F. Scholl (Journal of Family and Consumer Sciences, 2003)

Description of Utah 4-H club members' perceived level of critical elements in the 4-H experience - C. Lee; R. Beard; G. Staquadine (Western Region Teaching Symposium, 2003)

Description of Utah 4-H club members' perceived level of critical elements in the 4-H club experience - Clara Dawn Lee (Utah State University, 2003)

Developing critical multicultural practice: An action approach - Leon Andre Rodrigues (University of Minnesota, 2003)

Does having FFA and/or 4-H experience in high school have any effect on college retention? - Jamie Lee Ruggerio (California Polytechnic State University, 2003)

Effects of 4-H interstate exchange program participation - Laura J. Petty (Texas State University, 2003)

Effects of 4-H interstate exchange program participation - L. J. Petty; J. Beck (Texas 4-H Research Review, 2003)

The effects of service learning on leadership life skills of 4-H members - Jill Renee Stafford; Barry Boyd; James R. Lindner (Journal of Agricultural Education, 2003)
A randomized post-test only control group experimental design, utilizing a control group and two treatment groups was conducted to determine the effects of service learning on the development of leadership life skills in youth. Findings showed that participants who engaged in immediate reflection following the service activity had a significantly higher level of developmnet in the areas of contributor to community and personal leadership. No significant differences were found on the remaining effective team skills, being a self-directed learner or in creative problem solving subscales.

Examining positive youth development through 4-H clubs and after-school programs - P. Estabrooks; others (2003)

Exploring the process of civic engagement: A phenomenological case study - Deborah Lynn Reno (North Carolina State University, 2003)
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Factors that lead to job satisfaction and dissatisfaction of County Extension agents in Georgia - Lori Purcell (University of Georgia, 2003)

Human resource management applied research reports: Butler County 4-H, Class 165 - Ralph Phillips (Geneva College, Beaver Falls, PA, 2003)
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Identifying 4-H camping outcomes using a standardized evaluation process across multiple 4-H educational centers - Barry A. Garst; F. A. Bruce (Journal of Extension, 2003)

The impact of raising and exhibiting selected 4-H livestock projects on the development of life and project skills - Clinton P. Rusk; Jill M. Summerlot-Early; Krisanna L. Machtmes; B. Allen Talbert; Mark A. Balschweid (Journal of Agricultural Education, 2003)
Responses from 176 of 420 4-H members involved in livestock projects showed they wre able to accomplish skills in sportsmanship, safety, and animal grooming and selection, but were less confident about animal health care. the sense of responsibility acquired from these projects was applied to homework, punctuality and care for younger siblings.

Impact of Texas 4-H shooting sports on youth and the state - Sarah Lynne Jenke (Texas A&M University, 2003)
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The impact of the 4-H meat quality assurance program on the knowledge, practice and perceptions of senior 4-H members in Colorado - Heather Leavens August (Colorado State University, 2003)

Jackson's Mill State 4-H Camp: The summer camp as a cultural heritage site - Courtney Purgitt Fint (Columbia University, 2003)

Leadership practices of West Virginia University Extension agents working with the 4-H youth development program - William John Woodrum; R. Dale Safrit (Journal of Extension, 2003)
The Leadership Practices Inventory and Multifactor Leadership Questionnaire were completed by 27 of 41 4-H and Youth Development extension agents. Respondents' use of both transactional and transformational leadership practices was average, with nearly equal usage of both leadership approaches. Development of transformational leadership qualities was recommended.

Life skill development through 4-H clubs: The perspective of 4-H alumni - Janet Fox; Debra Schroeder; Kathleen Lodl (Journal of Extension, 2003)

Making the best better: 4-H graduate research 1911-2002 - Jan F. Scholl (Penn State Univeristy, 2003)

Modeling childhood agricultural injury risk with composite measurement scales - Kathleen Marie Koechlin (Ohio State University, 2003)
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Nebraska youths discuss 4-H: An exploratory audience-based communication study - Patrice Kathleen Spencer (University of Nebraska, 2003)

North Carolina 4-H youth development agents' perceptions of organizational effectiveness in the utilization of volunteers, particularly episodic volunteers - Harriett Coleman Edwards (North Carolina State University, 2003)
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Past lives remembered: Historic Archaeology at the Iowa 4-H Center: Research on Archaeological sites 13BN343 (The Martelli Site) and 13BN392 (Rabid Coon) - Adam Joshua Meseke (Iowa State University, 2003)

The quality of the 1998 skillathon and premier exhibitor program as perceived by participants, facilitators, 4-H agents and FFA advisors - Mary Kathryn Ingram (University of Tennessee, 2003)
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The relationship between out-of-school activities and positive youth development: An investigation of the influences of families and communities - Kathleen M. Morrissey (Iowa State University, 2003)

The relationship between participation in 4-H and community leadership in rural Colorado - Aileen Claire Rickert (Colorado State University, 2003)

The relationship between the involvement of Idaho youth in 4-H and their developmental success - Cynthia Carolyn Barnett (University of Idaho, 2003)

Research findings show the impact of 4-H - Montana 4-H Research Summary (2003)

Self-perceptions of leadership skills of 4-H volunteers attending the 2000 Southern region 4-H volunteer leader forum - Glen Edward Wolfenbarger [Jr.]; Martha Elaine Couch (Texas 4-H Research Review, 2003)

Shifting the focus of 4-H record-keeping from competition and subject matter to youth development and life skills - Keith George Diem; Annette Devitt (Journal of Extension, 2003)
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The significance of asset development in youth programs - Laura L. Davis (California Polytechnic State University, 2003)

A study of the relationship between participation in agricultural youth organizations and communications skill abilities - Karen J. Cannon (Colorado State University, 2003)

A study to determine the additional income generated to the Texas agricultural sector by four Texas 4-H livestock projects and an assessment of life skills gained from youth exhibiting these projects - Christopher Thomas Boleman (Texas A&M University, 2003)

Support and awareness of Delaware Cooperative Extension - Laurie Greene Wolinski (University of Delaware, 2003)

A survey of youth leadership organizations in Hidalgo County, Youth leadership survey results - D. Rankin (Texas 4-H Research Review, 2003)

Teaching the importance of poultry management to 4-H youth - Catherine G. Steck (California Polytechnic State University, 2003)

The transfer of training and skills by Texas State 4-H Council members: A qualitative study - Jacklyn Antoinette Bruce (Texas A&M University, 2003)
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Understanding perception change in youth development volunteers - Julie A. Chapin (Michigan State University, 2003)

Urban and rural 4-H adult volunteer leaders' preferred forms of recognition and motivation - Susan Fritz; Deanna Karmaxin; John Barbuto Jr.; Shawn Burrow (Journal of Extension, 2003)

Using multi-site methodology to evaluate 4-H youth leadership retreats - Mary E. Arnold (Journal of Extension, 2003)

Volunteerism, community service and service-learning by Ohio 4-H'ers in grades 4-12 - R. Dale Safrit; Allen W. Auck (Journal of Extension, 2003)
Random samples of Ohio 4-H community club members ages 10-14 (n=504, 25% response) and ages 15-19 (n=504, 27% response) were surveyed. Nearly 100% in both groups are involved in community service. Respondents spent equal amonts of time volunteering through school, out of school on their own or through 4-H youth development experiences.

Why they come, why they go, and why they stay: Factors affecting volunteerism in 4-H programs - David J. White; Mary E. Arnold (Journal of Extension, 2003)

Work, life and effect of job on family satisfaction of Texas Extension Agents - Toby Lee Lepley (Texas A&M University, 2003)

Youth Leadership Development: What Adults Working With Youth Need to Know - Marianne Lorensen (Penn State University, 2003)
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4-H and the positive development of young people - Jennifer R. Wilson (Kansas State University, 2002)

4-H animal care as therapy for at-risk youth - Randy R. Weigel; Brenda Caiola; Lise Pittman-Foy (Journal of Extension, 2002)

4-H participation among ethnic groups in the Southeast District as perceived by 4-H educators - Andrea Rochelle Bryant (Oklahoma State University, 2002)

4-H programs with a focus on including youth with disabilities - Mitzi Stumpf; Karla Ann Henderson; Karen Luken; Deb Bialeschki; Mary Casey II (Journal of Extension, 2002)

4-H youth development extension agent's attitudes toward volunteer management competencies. - J. Hange; Brenda S. Seevers; D. Van Leeuwen (Proceedings of the American Association of Agricultural Education [online], 2002)

4-H youth development extension agents' attitudes towards volunteer management competencies - Jacqueline S. Hange (New Mexico State University, 2002)

Adolescents' perceptions of motivation, participation and commitment at Adventure Central, a 4-H after school program - Cassie LuAnn Turner (Ohio State University, 2002)

Adult volunteer development: Addressing the effectiveness of training new 4-H leaders - Robin Van Winkle; Susan Busler; Sally R. Bowman; Margaret Manoogian (Journal of Extension, 2002)

The art club, 4-H and Jesus Christ: How the case of good news v. Milford Central School District returned equality and neutrality toward religion to America's understanding of religious freedom - Jennifer Souder Iverson (Georgetown University, 2002)

Assessing environmental literacy in Florida's 4-H environmental education program - Preethi R. S. Mony (University of Florida, 2002)

An assessment of agricultural knowledge of kindergarten through sixth grade teachers - Matthew Trent Portillo (Oklahoma State University, 2002)

An assessment of school and community 4-H club programs as perceived by extension educators with 4-H responsibility in the northeast extension district - Travis J. Battles (Oklahoma State University, 2002)

Communication preferences and job satisfaction levels of North Carolina Cooperative Extension faculty - Lanny Wayne Hass (North Carolina State University, 2002)

A comparative study of the Finnish 4-H organization and the Wisconsin 4-H organization - Sarah Staude (University of Wisconsin, Stout, 2002)

A comparison of traditional and world wide web methodologies, computer anxiety and higher order thinking sills in the in-service training of Mississippi 4-H Extension agents - Julie Steadman Sexton; Matt Raven; Michael E. Newman (Journal of Agricultural Education, 2002)
This study compared traditional and world wide web based Extension agent in-service training in Mississippi with respect to higher-order thinking skills and computer anxiety. Researchers found no statistically significant difference in the post-test based on the training methodology, the agents' level of computer anxiety or the interaction of these two variables. However, the interaction between type of training method (traditional or web-based) and computer anxiety was statistically significant at the .10 level of significance. Researchers concluded that agents in the traditional group scored statistically significantly higher than agents in the web-based group on the application level post-test.

The connection between 4-H and the development of life skills - Mary Arnold (NAE4-HA Conference Proceedings, 2002)
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Creating the Future: The Story of the 4-H's national conversation on youth development in the 21st Century - T. E. Backer; C. Kunz (National 4-H Council, 2002)

Curtailing tobacco use among youth: Evaluation of Project 4-Health - Carol N. D’Onofrio; Joel M. Moskowitz; Marc T. Braverman (Health Education and Behavior, 2002)

Defining competency and reviewing factors that may impact knowledge, perceived importance and use of competencies in the 4-H professionals job - Travis Brevard Burke (North Carolina State University, 2002)

Description of Utah 4-H club members' perceived level of critical elements in the 4-H experience - Carla Dawn Lee (Utah State University, 2002)

Developing an on-line leader training program for 4-H volunteers: An action research study - Lisa C. Kaslon (University of Nebraska, 2002)

The effect of competitive and cooperative learning preferences in children's self-perceptions: A comparison of 4-H and non-4-H members - Robert J. Fetsch; Raymond K. Yang (Journal of Extension, 2002)

Effectiveness of "4-H Days at Your School" a qualitative study of one-method of 4-H school enrichment - Mark E. Simmons (University of Nebraska, 2002)

The effects of the Jefferson County 4-H camp teen leader training and camp experience on the teen participants' internal assets of positive values, social competencies and positive identity - Madonna Ann Weese (University of Louisville, 2002)

Eighty years of 4-H research - Jan F. Scholl (NAE4-HA Conference Proceedings, 2002)
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Electronic identification of 4-H livestock projects - Clinton P. Rusk (Journal of Extension, 2002)

Enchanted math in the garden - Victoria A. Sawyer (Michigan State University, 2002)

An evaluation of the presence of 4-H critical elements in adventure central programming - Theresa M. Ferrari; Jessica Elaine Paisley; Cassie LuAnn Turner; others (NAE4-HA Conference Proceedings, 2002)
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An exploration of youths' relationship with adults at Adventure Central, a 4-H after-school program - Jessica Elaine Paisley (Ohio State University, 2002)

Factors affecting the diffusion of the Texas 4-H online evaluation system - Leigha Dyan Wood (Texas A&M University, 2002)
The purpose of the study was to evaluate the on-line system by collecting various forms of data from Extension agents. Two phases of study were conducted and a problem with data entry and readability of the instrument was found. Quality control issues might be present in the document.

The human challenge of 4-H horse programs - Robin Galloway; Thomas J. Gallagher (Journal of Extension, 2002)

The importance of 4-H and FFA in the College of Agriculture - Chandra Marie Borrelli (California Polytechnic State University, 2002)

More than Cows & Cooking: Newest research shows the impact of 4-H - Kirk Astroth; George W. Haynes (Journal of Extension, 2002)

The North Carolina dairy youth foundation: A model for developing external funding for youth programs - Brinton A. Hopkins (Journal of Extension, 2002)

Parents perceptions of the Ohio 4-H clover bud program in relation to life skills development - Carrie Ann Hogue (Ohio State University, 2002)

Perceptions held by legislators toward the Louisiana Cooperative Extension Service - Pamela Burgess Hodson; Joe W. Kotrlik (Journal of Agricultural Education, 2002)

Predicting physical activity of 4-H club participants. An application of the Youth Physical Activity Promotion Model - Rabeem J. Paxton (Kansas State University, 2002)

Putting together a 4-H presentation: A parent and leaders guide - Scott B. Wonnell (California Polytechnic State University, 2002)
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The relationship between learning styles, personality types and leadership development participation among selected Florida 4-H youth - Sharon Maylene Spann (University of Florida, 2002)

A survey of young girls' fashion attitudes: Fashion interest, store patronage, satisfaction with fit and reference groups - Erin Heather Drake (University of Georgia, 2002)

Teaching youth through 4-H animal science workshops - Clinton P. Rusk; Krisanna Machtmes (Journal of Extension, 2002)

To belong or not to belong: The differences between youth who stayed enrolled and who dropped out of a youth development program - Lisa Annette Lauxman (University of Arizona, 2002)

Training 4-H teen facilitators in inquiry-based science methods: The evaluation of a "step up" incremental model - Martin H. Smith; Richard P. Enfield (Journal of Extension, 2002)

Western 4-H Institute: Preparing the 4-H Professional for Success. Evaluation Report I - Kirk Astroth (2002)
Evaluation measured training impacts on participants and assessed job satisfaction, career goals, retention, turnover and promotion in extension ranks. Findings indicated that participants were mosly female, married, childless, and young. Most had held teaching jobs before taking an extension job and felt moderately strong about making extension their life-long career. They were more likely to report that training had significantly improved their skills in all 15 core competencies measured.
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Winning life's blue ribbons: Gender, recreation and Utah children 1940-1960 - Holly Janelle Buck (Utah State University, 2002)

4-H patterns on the land initiative: A case study of environmental education volunteers in Michigan - Rebecca Jess Lincoln (Michigan State University, 2001)

Adult volunteerism in Pennsylvania 4-H natural resources programs for youth - Sandford Sherrick Smith (Penn State University, 2001)

The affect (effect) of FFA and 4-H on retention - Jared Arlin Strouss (California Polytechnic State University, 2001)

An alcohol and drug education needs assessment survey among 4-H youth in isolated, rural northeast Nevada - Marilyn G. Smith; George C. Hill (2001)

The attitude of student teachers toward evaluation - Marlysue Espring Holmquist (Kansas State University, 2001)

Benefits of mentoring using Zey's Mutual Benefits Model for cooperative extension staff in selected states - Alan J. Ladd (Kansas State University, 2001)

Black and white films show Extension's early years - Jan F. Scholl (Forum for Family and Consumer Issues [online], 2001)

Conflict management at selected 4-H camps in Nevada - Jill Baker-Tingey (University of Nevada, Reno, 2001)

Curriculum development of a wildlife habitat gardening Golden Ray Series for the junior master gardener program - Michelle S. Meche (Texas A&M University, 2001)
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Developing a program evaluation instrument for Texas 4-H: A work in progress - Jeff Wayne Howard; Christopher Thomas Boleman; A. Alvery; A. B. Burkhum; K. D. Chilek; C. C. Stone; R. A. Howard Jr.; S. R. Cummings; Martha Elaine Couch (Journal of Extension, 2001)
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Developing positive youth: Prepared & engaged youth serving American communities: National 4-H impact assessment project - W. L. Peterson; Gary Wayne Gerhard; K. Hunter; L. Marek; C. Phillips; A. Titcomb (2001)

Does study abroad make a difference? An impact assessment of the International 4-H youth exchange program - Barry G. Boyd; Chistie Giebler; Matthew Hince; Yaru Liu; Neha Mehta; Ryan Rash; Jennifer Rowald; Carlos Saldana; Yvonne Yanta (Journal of Extension, 2001)

The effect of service-learning in developing leadership life skills. - Jill Renee Stafford (Texas A&M University, 2001)

Effectiveness of the Indiana 4-H Tractor Program: Alumni Perceptions - James Carrabba; B. Talbert; W. E. Field; Roger L. Tormoehlen (Journal of Agricultural Education, 2001)

Evaluation of an assessment-based youth development program designed to provide underprivileged youth with educational and employment resources - Tara Lynn Romano (North Carolina State University, 2001)

An evaluative study of the Delaware master gardener volunteer program - Laurie S. Smith (University of Delaware, 2001)

An exploratory study of conflict at selected Nevada 4-H camps - Jill Baker-Tingey (University of Nevada, 2001)

Exploring the world through Geology: Harold E. Jones and 4-H geology in Kansas, 1968-1977 - James R. Underwood Jr. (Transactions of the Kansas Academy of Science, 2001)
Harold Jones undertook the revitalization of the geology project in the 4-H program in Kansas in 1968. He established a three-tier activity program. Between 1968 and 1977, he introduced hundreds of young people to the basic concepts of geology. Though difficult to measure, the insights provided had positive influence as young people have matured and faced issues such as water quality, waste disposal, pollution and contamination, soil erosion, and other environmental and energy problems of a technologically advanced society.

Factors that aid in the retention of trained Tennessee shooting sports volunteers - Clint Morris Parker (University of Tennessee, 2001)

Faculty perceptions of communication effectiveness in the Louisiana Extension Service - Sally Maureen Soileau (Louisiana State University, 2001)

Final report of the Montana public school students' out-of-school time study - Kirk Astroth; George W. Haynes (2001)
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Fisher County 4-H exchange program "benefit or bust?" - B. Dannheim; J. Hansard; others (Texas 4-H Research Review, 2001)

Four-fold: A research model for designing and evaluating the impact of youth development programs - Susan Jane Barkman; K. L. Machtmes ([4-H] News and Views, 2001)

Identifying the level of impact that traditional influential factors have on the decision of state 4-H contest participants to attend Utah State University - April Dawn Ward (Utah State University, 2001)

Impact assessment of the Texas 4-H and youth development program - Jeff Wayne Howard (Texas A&M University, 2001)
Purpose of this study was to generate defensible data showing the positive effects of Texas 4-H. The population was community club 4-H members in 44 Texas counties during 1998-99. Findings: Texas excels in promoting feelings of self-worth in members, instills the importance of community service, teaches members skills in decision making and planning and contributes to the youth's sense of belonging and peer acceptance. Urban and rural children experience similar life skills activities and skills. Girls have a greater appreciation of community activities and feel that 4-H provides a safe haven to try new things. 4-H members 13 years and younger have less recognition of the skills gained through 4-H.

The impact of raising 4-H beef, sheep, and swine projects on the development of life and project skills - Jill Marie Summerlot (Purdue University, 2001)

The impact of the outdoor adventure experience on adolescent self-perception - Barry A. Garst; I. Schneider; Baker, D. (Journal of Experiential Education, 2001)

The influence of learning communities and 4-H/FFA participation on College of Agriculture students' academic performance and retention - Anna Ball; Bryan Garton; James E. Dyer (Journal of Agricultural Education, 2001)

The influence of youth assets and participation in school and community organizations on youth leadership life skills development - Emily Michelson (University of Florida, 2001)

Leadership practices of West Virginia University Extension agents working the 4-H youth development program - William John Woodrum (Ohio State University, 2001)

Levels of job stress among 4-H agents within the University of Tennessee Agricultural Extension Service - Sheila R. Borders (University of Tennessee, 2001)

Marketing strategies for 4-H in McKean County - Donald E. Tanner (Penn State University, 2001)
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Michigan 4-H youth development agents' perceptions of the importance of and their competence with selected volunteer management functions - Michelle L. Collins (Ohio State University, 2001)

Ohio 4-H agents' perceptions of the level of importance and frequency of use of the eighteen components of the gems model of volunteer administration - Catherine A. Deppe; Kenneth Culp III (Journal of Agricultural Education, 2001)

Oregon 4-H archery program curriculum - Debera Tracy Schreiber (Concordia University, 2001)

Perceived benefits of the 4-H junior high wildlife conference and the differences in attitude and wildlife knowledge between 4-H junior high wildlife conference participants and other 4-H members - April Lee Marion (University of Tennessee, 2001)

The perceived influence of selected factors on the decision of Louisiana 4-H teens and non-4-H teens to volunteer - Kenneth Spoto (Louisiana State University, 2001)

Perceptions of the Putnam County Explorer and Junior 4-H program by local public school educators - Robert L. Strong (University of Tennessee, 2001)

Prepared and engaged youth servicing American communities - USDA CSREES [Cooperative State Research, Education, and Extension Service] (National 4-H Impact Assessment Project, 2001)

Prepared and engaged youth serving America's communities: National 4-H impact assessment Project - USDA (2001)

Project leaders' and volunteers' competencies of Kansas top eight 4-H programs - Walter A. Barker; Dan O'Brien (Journal of Extension, 2001)

Selected Ohio 4-H parents'/guardians' perceptions of critical thinking, problem solving, communication, and decision making life skills strengthened through their child's participation in livestock skillathons - Rebecca Ann Barker (Ohio State University, 2001)