Impacts
Bell County CES Program Indicators and Success StoriesJul 1, 2024 - Jun 30, 2025
| 4021 - Agriculture | ||
|---|---|---|
| 4021.1) | 14 |
Number of Youth (5-18) engaged in AG 4-H programming |
| 4021.2) | 1 |
Number of Volunteers (19+) engaged in AG 4-H programming |
Success Stories
2025 Country Ham Project
Author: Brian Good
Major Program: Agriculture
In 2025, Bell County proudly features five dedicated participants in the prestigious Kentucky Country Ham Project. This initiative was launched in the late 1990s with fewer than 40 participants, and it has experienced remarkable growth, now engaging over 1,100 entries from across the state each year. The participants are actively involved in the process of salting, curing, hanging and cleaning country hams, a tradition that combines public speaking skills with agricultural knowledge. This hands-
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