Success Stories By MajorProgram FY2026Jul 1, 2025 - Jun 30, 2026
Greenup County Youth Build Lifelong Skills through Superstar Chef Camp
Author: Presley Grubb
Major Program: Food Safety, Quality, and Access
This summer, the Greenup County Family and Consumer Sciences Extension Agent partnered with the Greenup County 4-H Youth Development Agent to offer the Superstar Chef Camp program to 15 local students. The program provided hands-on education in cooking, nutrition, and healthy living. Participants ranged in age from students who had completed 2nd grade to those who had completed 5th grade.With the support of two trained volunteers, students engaged in interactive lessons focused on food safety, k
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Campfire Chef
Author: Katie Mills
Major Program: Food Safety, Quality, and Access
The Issue:Many youth today lack basic cooking skills and confidence in the kitchen due to limited exposure to hands-on food preparation at home or school. This gap not only affects their independence but also their understanding of nutrition, food safety, and healthy eating habits. In our community, it became evident that children were eager to learn but needed structured, engaging opportunities to do so. Educational Program Response:To address this need, a 4-H “Campfire Chef” c
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