Connecting Diverse Communities through a 4-H Urban-Rural Experience

Authors

Laurie Murrah-Hanson, University of GeorgiaFollow
Brittani Lee, University of GeorgiaFollow
Pamela Bloch, University of GeorgiaFollow

Volume

60

Issue

4

DOI

10.34068/joe.60.04.08

Abstract

Misconceptions regarding agricultural careers are exacerbated by increasing urbanization and are one of many differences in perspective between urban and rural communities. The One Georgia 4-H Urban-Rural Experience addresses this divide through a statewide youth exchange focusing on the agricultural sector. The program includes a multifaceted look at agricultural careers through visits to urban and rural communities. Focus group evaluations revealed the impact on youth through exposure to new careers, increased understanding of the diversity of agriculture, awareness of the interconnected nature of urban and rural communities, and a sense of belonging to a diverse group of youth.

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Recommended Citation

Murrah-Hanson, L., Lee, B., & Bloch, P. (2022). Connecting Diverse Communities through a 4-H Urban-Rural Experience. The Journal of Extension, 60(4), Article 8. https://doi.org/10.34068/joe.60.04.08