Owsley County CES Program Indicators and Success StoriesJul 1, 2024 - Jun 30, 2025





4021 - Agriculture
4021.1) 5

Number of Youth (5-18) engaged in AG 4-H programming
4021.2) 1

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


Success Stories

Pumpkin Jack: Cultivating Curiosity, Traditions, and Community in Owsley County

Author: Carissa Miske

Major Program: Agriculture

Pumpkin Jack: Cultivating Curiosity, Traditions, and Community in Owsley County

In the fall of 2023, Owsley County 4-H embarked on an exciting journey with the 4th graders at Owsley County Elementary. Each month, we introduced STEM-based lessons designed to engage students and foster a deeper understanding of science and agriculture. One standout lesson focused on the lifecycle of a pumpkin, featuring a special guest: "Jack," the class pumpkin.This hands-on experience began with the class receiving their very own pumpkin, which they affectionately named Jack. This

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