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| 4021 - Agriculture & Natural Resources | ||
|---|---|---|
| 4021.1) | 213 |
Number of Youth (5-18) engaged in AG 4-H programming |
| 4021.2) | 6 |
Number of Volunteers (19+) engaged in AG 4-H programming |
| 4021.3) | 25 |
Number of Youth (5-18) engaged in NR 4-H programming |
| 4021.4) | 7 |
Number of Volunteers (19+) engaged in NR 4-H programming |
Author: Amanda Sublett
Major Program: Agriculture & Natural Resources
The 4-H Country Ham Project teaches youth about food production and Kentucky’s rich history with country ham. Marion County is home to the Marion County Country Ham Days, so the project has a deeper connection with our kids and community. The certified livestock leader came up with the idea to have a 4-H Country Ham Project Interest meeting to promote the project. The leader invited Dr. Gregg Rentfrow, UK Meats Specialist to give a presentation about what the project was about.
Author: Amanda Sublett
Major Program: Agriculture & Natural Resources
Farm to Fork Field Day is a program that teaches 5th grade students across the county about agriculture and food in their community. In our rural community there is a critical need to teach youth about where their food comes from. Giving real life examples of many different food products is one way to show the students how their food gets to them. Reinforcing the information with take home items such as coloring books, handouts with literature, pencils, and other goodie bag items also keep the m
