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





4021 - Agriculture & Natural Resources
4021.1) 350

Number of Youth (5-18) engaged in AG 4-H programming
4021.2) 15

Number of Volunteers (19+) engaged in AG 4-H programming
4021.3) 162

Number of Youth (5-18) engaged in NR 4-H programming
4021.4) 5

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


Success Stories

Kentucky Country Ham- Two Decades Honoring the Tradition through 4-H

Author: Mackenzie Pogue

Major Program: Agriculture & Natural Resources

Kentucky Country Ham- Two Decades Honoring the Tradition through 4-H

For centuries, Kentuckians have been smoking and salt curing county hams for their families out of necessity.  Two local businesses in Muhlenberg County have continued these traditions with 4-Hers, for two decades.  In the early 2000’s, Leslie Scott, of Scott Hams, offered a new experience for Muhlenberg County 4-Her’s.   Under the lead of former 4-H Agent, Tommy Harrison, hundreds of 4-Hers discovered a new experience that has been around since before the birth of our

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