Number of youth who demonstrated a skill that was learned or improved by participating in 4-H agriculture programming (PRACTICE)
4021.2)
15
Number of youth who gained an understanding of the role of agriculture in the production of food, fiber, and wood products (KOSA)
4021.3)
15
Number of youth who indicated “yes or usually” to the Common Measures Experience Survey Question #6 “Is 4-H A place where you get to figure out things for yourself?” (SEEC)
4021.4)
9
Number of youth who indicated “yes or usually” to the Common Measures Experience Survey Question #13 “Is 4-H a place where you have a chance to be a leader?” (SEEC)
When the Kentucky 4-H Country Ham Project started in 1990 there were less than 40 youth participating. Today there are over 750 4-H’ers from 65 counties involved in the project. Youth gain valuable skills from participation in the Country Ham Project, including, learning the process of research, communication and organizational skills, and they also gain valuable technical merit. Traditionally, participants are responsible for curing two hams and are required to gi