Casey County CES Program Indicators and Success StoriesJul 1, 2020 - Jun 30, 2021





4021 - Agriculture
4021.1) 189

Number of youth who demonstrated a skill that was learned or improved by participating in 4-H agriculture programming (PRACTICE)

4021.2) 102

Number of youth who gained an understanding of the role of agriculture in the production of food, fiber, and wood products (KOSA)  

4021.3) 124

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) 85

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)



Success Stories

4-H Country Ham Project

Author: Meagan Klee

Major Program: Agriculture

Country Hams are a throwback to the way food was preserved before mechanical refrigeration. The 4-Her’s began curing these hams in the cold months of January by applying a cure mixture of salt, brown sugar, and black and red pepper to the surface of the ham. The cure mixture penetrated the fresh hams during the cold months and by March the hams were fully cured. Country hams develop their characteristic flavor and aroma during the warm summer months, sometimes referred to as the “Sum

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