Simpson County CES Program Indicators and Success StoriesJul 1, 2019 - Jun 30, 2020
| 1061 - Sustainable Agriculture | ||
|---|---|---|
| 1061.2) | 99 |
Number of producers that implemented sustainable practices as a result of participating in Extension programs |
| 1061.1) | 215 |
Number of those indicating an increased awareness of sustainable agriculture practices |
Success Stories
Agriculture Awareness Committee Helps Promote 4-H Country Ham Project
Author: Jason Phillips
Major Program: Sustainable Agriculture
The country ham has been a food tradition in Kentucky for hundreds of years. The Kentucky 4-H Country Ham Project began over twenty years ago with just forty youth. Today some 800 youth across Kentucky cure country hams each year, ending at the Kentucky State Fair in August. The 4-H hams are judged by KY Country Ham Producers while the 4-H members present a speech on some aspect of curing hams. 4-H participants learn about food production and how the country ham fits into
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Innovative Teaching Tools
Author: Jason Phillips
Major Program: Sustainable Agriculture
According to research from HubSpot, YouTube is the second most trafficked website behind google, and four times as many people prefer watching video on YouTube rather than on social media platforms. The Simpson County Ag Advisory Council and local clientele indicated that they would benefit from credible educational videos about local timely topics pertaining to agriculture, horticulture and natural resources.Therefore, the Simpson and Allen County Extension Agents for Agriculture & Na
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