The Agricultural Economics Department at the University of NebraskaSLincoln is teaming up with UNL’s Extension 4-H Development Program to produce a youth entrepreneurship curricula that incorporates 4-H projects, entrepreneurship, schools and community

Fairchild, Patricia

Narjes, Charlotte

Schlake, Marilyn R.

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University of Nebraska - Lincoln DigitalCommons@University of Nebraska - Lincoln Cornhusker Economics Agricultural Economics Department May 2006 New Youth Entrepreneurship Curriculum on the Horizon Marilyn R. Schlake University of Nebraska-Lincoln Charlotte Narjes University of Nebraska-Lincoln Patricia Fairchild University of Nebraska-Lincoln Follow this and additional works at: https://digitalcommons.unl.edu/agecon_cornhusker  Part of the Agricultural and Resource Economics Commons Schlake, Marilyn R.; Narjes, Charlotte; and Fairchild, Patricia, "New Youth Entrepreneurship Curriculum on the Horizon" (2006). Cornhusker Economics. 268. https://digitalcommons.unl.edu/agecon_cornhusker/268 This Article is brought to you for free and open access by the Agricultural Economics Department at DigitalCommons@University of Nebraska - Lincoln. It has been accepted for inclusion in Cornhusker Economics by an authorized administrator of DigitalCommons@University of Nebraska - Lincoln. Extension is a Division of the Institute of Agriculture and Natural Resources at the University of Nebraska–Lincolncooperating with the Counties and the U.S. Departm ent of Agriculture.University of Nebraska Extension educational program s abide with the non-discrim ination policies of the University of Nebraska–Lincoln and the United States Departm ent of Agriculture.CORNHUSKERECONOMICSUniversity of Nebraska–Lincoln ExtensionMay 31, 2006Institute of Agriculture & Natural ResourcesDepartment of Agricultural Economicshttp://agecon.unl.edu/pub/cornhusker.htmNew Youth Entrepreneurship Curriculum on the Horizon Market ReportYr Ago4 WksAgo 5/26/06Livestock and Products, Weekly AverageNebraska Slaughter Steers,  35-65% Choice, Live Weight . . . . . . . .Nebraska Feeder Steers,   Med. & Large Frame, 550-600 lb . . . . .Nebraska Feeder Steers,   Med. & Large Frame 750-800 lb . . . . .Choice Boxed Beef,   600-750 lb. Carcass . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Western Corn Belt Base Hog Price  Carcass, Negotiated . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Feeder Pigs, National Direct  45 lbs, FOB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Pork Carcass Cutout, 185 lb. Carcass,       51-52% Lean . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Slaughter Lambs, Ch. & Pr., 90-160 lbs.,  Shorn, Midwest . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .National Carcass Lamb Cutout,   FOB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$86.85151.98116.43153.3966.8251.4271.57111.00249.73$79.36132.26101.62146.3366.0053.5465.3369.25204.65$79.64120.91108.60146.4163.7748.1669.2277.00211.20Crops,  Daily Spot PricesWheat, No. 1, H.W.  Imperial, bu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Corn, No. 2, Yellow  Omaha, bu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Soybeans, No. 1, Yellow  Omaha, bu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Grain Sorghum, No. 2, Yellow  Columbus, cwt . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Oats, No. 2, Heavy  Minneapolis, MN , bu . . . . . . . . . . . . .3.081.926.542.961.593.902.115.462.912.144.612.145.503.201.99HayAlfalfa, Large Square Bales,   Good to Premium, RFV 160-185  Northeast Nebraska, ton . . . . . . . . . . .Alfalfa, Large Rounds, Good  Platte Valley, ton . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Grass Hay, Large Rounds, Good  Northeast Nebraska, ton . . . . . . . . . . .115.0067.5057.50130.0065.0055.00130.0065.0055.00* No market.The Agricultural Economics Department at the Universityof NebraskaSLincoln is teaming up with UNL’s Extension 4-HDevelopment Program to produce a youth entrepreneurshipcurricula that incorporates 4-H projects, entrepreneurship,schools and community.4-H, a name synonymous with youth, leadership, familyand positive development is the largest non-formal youthprogram in the United States.  4-H helps to lay the foundationto create America’s future, developing skills and aptitudes fora breadth of industries and interests. Today’s 4-H has moved beyond the traditional ruralsettings to having a nationwide presence in urban and ruralsettings. Youth encounter 4-H in their classrooms, duringafter-school activities, at camp, in clubs or on-line. This 4-Hevolution has resulted in new delivery methodologies,curricula and local partnerships that better meet the needs ofaspiring youth. A similar trend is occurring in youth entrepreneurship.Policy makers from the national to the local levels areexpressing the need for quality entrepreneurship education andtraining, as are students.     The Agricultural Economics Department at UNL has beenengaged in community development and entrepreneurshipthrough the Center for Applied Rural Innovation (CARI). For13 years, CARI’s NebraskaEDGE program has partnered withNebraska communities to provide business training to morethan 2,000 potential and existing small business owners fromover 275 different Nebraska communities. Research showsthat strong community coalitions focused on entrepreneurshipincrease the success of area businesses. The curriculum development team members include theNebraska Department of Education and the Center for RuralEntrepreneurship. The University of Nebraska Rural Initiative,UNL Extension and the UNL Department of Textile &Clothing Design are also represented on the team. Initialfunding is provided by the Center for RuralEntrepreneurship’s Hometown Competitiveness project(funded by the W.K. Kellogg Foundation).Initial ResearchA study conducted by Nathan Hamen, a graduate studentin the Department of Agricultural Leadership Education andCommunication at UNL provided insights into the need foryouth entrepreneurship during focus group sessionsconducted in three communities:1)  Groups identified a lack of community resourcesavailable to assist youth entrepreneurs.2) Resources need to be available when youth are readyto explore.3) Lack of knowledge on how to effectively mentoryouth.4) Lack of knowledge of local opportunities andfinancial resources.5) Current and limited entrepreneurial efforts do notlink back to the schools and community.6) Identified a need for a “road map” for youthbusinesses on getting started. 7) Identified a need for a “road map” for communitieson how they can develop and support youthentrepreneurial efforts.These insights identify a need for a holistic approach toyouth entrepreneurship. What is needed is a program that isindividually based, yet linked to the community and availableon demand. The 4-H organization and the Ag EconomicsDepartment provide a unique framework that can meet thisneed, and the University of NebraskaSLincoln is highlyqualified to fulfill this need.Project GoalsThe goal of the 4-H  EntrepreneurShip Investigation(ESI) curricula is to deliver high quality entrepreneurialeducation that is available to youth at any time and any place.The ESI curriculum will allow youth to systematically buildentrepreneurial skills as they progress through the variouscurricula levels. The curriculum will be designed for manydelivery arenas including schools, organizations and 4-Hclubs.Youth will first gain exposure to entrepreneurial conceptsand idea exploration through “awareness activities” that canbe taught by 4-H leaders, teachers and organizations. At theintermediate level, youth will gain greater knowledge depthand idea generation, relating their 4-H projects toentrepreneurial or career possibilities. Youth can take theintermediate entrepreneurship level to explore multipleproject opportunities, or move into a more advanced levelcurriculum for greater breadth and knowledge about a chosenarea of interest and business. This horizontal or vertical focushelps emphasize individual self-determination through choice-- a very empowering skill for youth.Project OutcomesOnce completed, the team will have developed highquality youth entrepreneurship curricula for use by 4-H,extension, schools and community organizations that aregrounded in 4-H principals, school standards and employcommunity involvement to inspire youth entrepreneurship.  Through the curricula, we expect:C Youth will acquire greater economic awareness of theirlocal community and region through research andinteraction with community business owners andeconomic leaders.C Youth will develop entrepreneurial interests and skills,including practical business applications, understandingof the business planning process and use of the businessplan for decision-making.C Youth will develop mentor relationships with localbusiness owners and enhance relationships with businessprofessionals. C In the advanced level, youth will use learned skills to starta business that increases their personal economic status.C 4-H clubs and leaders, community economic organizationsand schools will use curricula to help youth exploreentrepreneurial ideas.C Communities will recognize the youth business effortsthrough public affirmation in local media and providemechanisms for local investments.C Youth will learn how the community plays a role inentrepreneurial development. Youth will also becomefamiliar with civic entrepreneurs.Project StatusWriting for the intermediate level ESI curriculum isscheduled to begin in June, with drafts completed bySeptember, 2006. Pilot projects will be organized in the Fall of2006 and curriculum finalized and ready for delivery in Spring2007. Other ESI curricula projects to be developed includeexploratory activities, electronic simulations and an advancedlevel curricula with integration into most 4-H individualprojects. Funding is being sought for the development of theadditional ESI curricula projects. A full evaluation will beconducted.Marilyn Schlake, (402) 472-4138/800-328-2851 Associate Director, NebraskaEDGE Programmschlake@unl.eduCharlotte Narjes, (402) 472-1724/800-328-2851Special Projects Coordinatorcnarjes1@unl.eduor contact the UNL 4-H office:Dr. Patricia Fairchild, (402) 472-4067 4-H Curriculum Specialist 4-H Youth Development pfairchild1@unl.edu

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Cornhusker Economics Agricultural Economics Department 
May 2006 
New Youth Entrepreneurship Curriculum on the Horizon 
Marilyn R. Schlake 
University of Nebraska-Lincoln 
Charlotte Narjes 
University of Nebraska-Lincoln 
Patricia Fairchild 
University of Nebraska-Lincoln 
Follow this and additional works at: https://digitalcommons.unl.edu/agecon_cornhusker 
 Part of the Agricultural and Resource Economics Commons 
Schlake, Marilyn R.; Narjes, Charlotte; and Fairchild, Patricia, "New Youth Entrepreneurship Curriculum on 
the Horizon" (2006). Cornhusker Economics. 268. 
https://digitalcommons.unl.edu/agecon_cornhusker/268 
This Article is brought to you for free and open access by the Agricultural Economics Department at 
DigitalCommons@University of Nebraska - Lincoln. It has been accepted for inclusion in Cornhusker Economics by an 
authorized administrator of DigitalCommons@University of Nebraska - Lincoln. 
Extension is a Division of the Institute of Agriculture and Natural Resources at the University of Nebraska–Lincoln
cooperating with the Counties and the U.S. Departm ent of Agriculture.
University of Nebraska Extension educational program s abide with the non-discrim ination policies 
of the University of Nebraska–Lincoln and the United States Departm ent of Agriculture.
CORNHUSKER
ECONOMICS
University of Nebraska–Lincoln Extension
May 31, 2006
Institute of Agriculture & Natural Resources
Department of Agricultural Economics
http://agecon.unl.edu/pub/cornhusker.htm
New Youth Entrepreneurship Curriculum on the Horizon 
Market Report
Yr 
Ago
4 Wks
Ago 5/26/06
Livestock and Products,
 Weekly Average
Nebraska Slaughter Steers,
  35-65% Choice, Live Weight . . . . . . . .
Nebraska Feeder Steers, 
  Med. & Large Frame, 550-600 lb . . . . .
Nebraska Feeder Steers, 
  Med. & Large Frame 750-800 lb . . . . .
Choice Boxed Beef, 
  600-750 lb. Carcass . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Western Corn Belt Base Hog Price
  Carcass, Negotiated . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Feeder Pigs, National Direct
  45 lbs, FOB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Pork Carcass Cutout, 185 lb. Carcass,     
  51-52% Lean . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Slaughter Lambs, Ch. & Pr., 90-160 lbs.,
  Shorn, Midwest . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
National Carcass Lamb Cutout,
   FOB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
$86.85
151.98
116.43
153.39
66.82
51.42
71.57
111.00
249.73
$79.36
132.26
101.62
146.33
66.00
53.54
65.33
69.25
204.65
$79.64
120.91
108.60
146.41
63.77
48.16
69.22
77.00
211.20
Crops, 
 Daily Spot Prices
Wheat, No. 1, H.W.
  Imperial, bu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Corn, No. 2, Yellow
  Omaha, bu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Soybeans, No. 1, Yellow
  Omaha, bu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Grain Sorghum, No. 2, Yellow
  Columbus, cwt . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Oats, No. 2, Heavy
  Minneapolis, MN , bu . . . . . . . . . . . . .
3.08
1.92
6.54
2.96
1.59
3.90
2.11
5.46
2.91
2.14
4.61
2.14
5.50
3.20
1.99
Hay
Alfalfa, Large Square Bales, 
  Good to Premium, RFV 160-185
  Northeast Nebraska, ton . . . . . . . . . . .
Alfalfa, Large Rounds, Good
  Platte Valley, ton . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Grass Hay, Large Rounds, Good
  Northeast Nebraska, ton . . . . . . . . . . .
115.00
67.50
57.50
130.00
65.00
55.00
130.00
65.00
55.00
* No market.
The Agricultural Economics Department at the University
of NebraskaSLincoln is teaming up with UNL’s Extension 4-H
Development Program to produce a youth entrepreneurship
curricula that incorporates 4-H projects, entrepreneurship,
schools and community.
4-H, a name synonymous with youth, leadership, family
and positive development is the largest non-formal youth
program in the United States.  4-H helps to lay the foundation
to create America’s future, developing skills and aptitudes for
a breadth of industries and interests. 
Today’s 4-H has moved beyond the traditional rural
settings to having a nationwide presence in urban and rural
settings. Youth encounter 4-H in their classrooms, during
after-school activities, at camp, in clubs or on-line. This 4-H
evolution has resulted in new delivery methodologies,
curricula and local partnerships that better meet the needs of
aspiring youth. 
A similar trend is occurring in youth entrepreneurship.
Policy makers from the national to the local levels are
expressing the need for quality entrepreneurship education and
training, as are students.  
   The Agricultural Economics Department at UNL has been
engaged in community development and entrepreneurship
through the Center for Applied Rural Innovation (CARI). For
13 years, CARI’s NebraskaEDGE program has partnered with
Nebraska communities to provide business training to more
than 2,000 potential and existing small business owners from
over 275 different Nebraska communities. Research shows
that strong community coalitions focused on entrepreneurship
increase the success of area businesses. 
The curriculum development team members include the
Nebraska Department of Education and the Center for Rural
Entrepreneurship. The University of Nebraska Rural Initiative,
UNL Extension and the UNL Department of Textile &
Clothing Design are also represented on the team. Initial
funding is provided by the Center for Rural
Entrepreneurship’s Hometown Competitiveness project
(funded by the W.K. Kellogg Foundation).
Initial Research
A study conducted by Nathan Hamen, a graduate student
in the Department of Agricultural Leadership Education and
Communication at UNL provided insights into the need for
youth entrepreneurship during focus group sessions
conducted in three communities:
1)  Groups identified a lack of community resources
available to assist youth entrepreneurs.
2) Resources need to be available when youth are ready
to explore.
3) Lack of knowledge on how to effectively mentor
youth.
4) Lack of knowledge of local opportunities and
financial resources.
5) Current and limited entrepreneurial efforts do not
link back to the schools and community.
6) Identified a need for a “road map” for youth
businesses on getting started. 
7) Identified a need for a “road map” for communities
on how they can develop and support youth
entrepreneurial efforts.
These insights identify a need for a holistic approach to
youth entrepreneurship. What is needed is a program that is
individually based, yet linked to the community and available
on demand. The 4-H organization and the Ag Economics
Department provide a unique framework that can meet this
need, and the University of NebraskaSLincoln is highly
qualified to fulfill this need.
Project Goals
The goal of the 4-H  EntrepreneurShip Investigation
(ESI) curricula is to deliver high quality entrepreneurial
education that is available to youth at any time and any place.
The ESI curriculum will allow youth to systematically build
entrepreneurial skills as they progress through the various
curricula levels. The curriculum will be designed for many
delivery arenas including schools, organizations and 4-H
clubs.
Youth will first gain exposure to entrepreneurial concepts
and idea exploration through “awareness activities” that can
be taught by 4-H leaders, teachers and organizations. At the
intermediate level, youth will gain greater knowledge depth
and idea generation, relating their 4-H projects to
entrepreneurial or career possibilities. Youth can take the
intermediate entrepreneurship level to explore multiple
project opportunities, or move into a more advanced level
curriculum for greater breadth and knowledge about a chosen
area of interest and business. This horizontal or vertical focus
helps emphasize individual self-determination through choice
-- a very empowering skill for youth.
Project Outcomes
Once completed, the team will have developed high
quality youth entrepreneurship curricula for use by 4-H,
extension, schools and community organizations that are
grounded in 4-H principals, school standards and employ
community involvement to inspire youth entrepreneurship.  
Through the curricula, we expect:
C Youth will acquire greater economic awareness of their
local community and region through research and
interaction with community business owners and
economic leaders.
C Youth will develop entrepreneurial interests and skills,
including practical business applications, understanding
of the business planning process and use of the business
plan for decision-making.
C Youth will develop mentor relationships with local
business owners and enhance relationships with business
professionals. 
C In the advanced level, youth will use learned skills to start
a business that increases their personal economic status.
C 4-H clubs and leaders, community economic organizations
and schools will use curricula to help youth explore
entrepreneurial ideas.
C Communities will recognize the youth business efforts
through public affirmation in local media and provide
mechanisms for local investments.
C Youth will learn how the community plays a role in
entrepreneurial development. Youth will also become
familiar with civic entrepreneurs.
Project Status
Writing for the intermediate level ESI curriculum is
scheduled to begin in June, with drafts completed by
September, 2006. Pilot projects will be organized in the Fall of
2006 and curriculum finalized and ready for delivery in Spring
2007. 
Other ESI curricula projects to be developed include
exploratory activities, electronic simulations and an advanced
level curricula with integration into most 4-H individual
projects. Funding is being sought for the development of the
additional ESI curricula projects. A full evaluation will be
conducted.
Marilyn Schlake, (402) 472-4138/800-328-2851 
Associate Director, NebraskaEDGE Program
mschlake@unl.edu
Charlotte Narjes, (402) 472-1724/800-328-2851
Special Projects Coordinator
cnarjes1@unl.edu
or contact the UNL 4-H office:
Dr. Patricia Fairchild, (402) 472-4067 
4-H Curriculum Specialist 
4-H Youth Development 
pfairchild1@unl.edu


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