Marion County CES Program Indicators and Success StoriesJul 1, 2023 - Jun 30, 2024





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



Success Stories

Country Ham Project and Auction

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.

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Farm to Fork-Where Does Your Food Come From?

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

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