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





4031 - Communications
4031.2) 92

Number of youth who used information to communicate with others.

4031.1) 92

Number of youth who gained/strengthened the ability to express their thoughts or opinions.

4031.11) 92

Number of youth who demonstrated a skill they have learned.

4031.14) 9

Number of volunteers whose 4-H members used information to communicate with others.

4031.12) 9

Number of volunteers whose 4-H members gained / strengthened the ability to express their thoughts or opinions.

4031.16) 9

Number of volunteers whose 4-H members demonstrated a skill they have learned.

4031.18) 92

Number of Youth (5-18) engaged in CEA 4-H programming

4031.20) 14

Number of Volunteers (19+) engaged in CEA 4-H programming



Success Stories

4-H Country Ham Project

Author: Dana Anderson

Major Program: Communications

The Kentucky 4-H Country Ham Project allows young people to learn about a value-added project focusing on food preservation process and the history of country hams. In addition, youth develop their public speaking skills by presenting a speech about hams. We saw growth in the state-wide program this last year, with 971 participants from 80 counties participating. The Country Ham Project concluded at the Kentucky State Fair, where 4-Hers gave speeches in front of judges and hams were judged.

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