Jessamine County CES Program Indicators and Success StoriesJul 1, 2024 - Jun 30, 2025
| 4021 - Agriculture | ||
|---|---|---|
| 4021.1) | 50 |
Number of Youth (5-18) engaged in AG 4-H programming |
| 4021.2) | 4 |
Number of Volunteers (19+) engaged in AG 4-H programming |
Success Stories
4-H/FFA Investment in Youth Sale
Author: Catherine Weaver
Major Program: Agriculture
The Jessamine County 4-H and FFA Investment in Youth Livestock Sale began in 2004 and continues to be the highlight for our livestock exhibitors each year. The 2024 Jessamine County 4-H and FFA Investment in Youth Livestock Sale was our 21st sale and a huge success once again. 44 youth offered goats, hogs and country hams - for sale as completion of their 2024 project. Our first year, we had 10 consigners in the sale, so as you can see, we have grown a great deal. This event is strongly communit
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Country Ham Slice it and Serve it Program
Author: Catherine Weaver
Major Program: Agriculture
The 4-H Country Ham project has grown to be one of the largest in the Kentucky 4-H Program. In Jessamine County 36 youth will complete the country ham project. The Country Ham leader and the agent decided to offer an educational session for youth on how to cook, slice and serve country ham! This is a unique way for youth to earn hours toward the 6 hour requirement. The class discussed the two ways to cook and slice a country ham, including cooking first and then slicing and slic
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