Pulaski County CES Program Indicators and Success StoriesJul 1, 2022 - Jun 30, 2023





4021 - Agriculture
4021.4) 20

Number of youth who indicated “yes or usually” to the Common Measures Experience Survey Question #13 “Is 4-H a place where you have a chance to be a leader?” (SEEC)

4021.3) 40

Number of youth who indicated “yes or usually” to the Common Measures Experience Survey Question #6 “Is 4-H A place where you get to figure out things for yourself?” (SEEC)

4021.2) 685

Number of youth who gained an understanding of the role of agriculture in the production of food, fiber, and wood products (KOSA)  

4021.1) 85

Number of youth who demonstrated a skill that was learned or improved by participating in 4-H agriculture programming (PRACTICE)



Success Stories

County Safety Day

Author: Trent Adkins

Major Program: Agriculture

Healthy living is one of three 4-H mission mandates and encompasses: physical activity, personal safety, mental health, addiction prevention, and diversity and inclusion.  In September 2022, Pulaski County Extension Agents: Jennifer Cole, Erica Spurgeon & TJ Adkins collaborated together to host a Progressive Ag and 4-H Safety Day for nearly 675 Pulaski County 8th graders at the Hal Rogers Fire Training Center.   Students from Northern and Southern Middle Schools attended and Scienc

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Pulaski County 4-H: Home of 2022 4-H State Grand Champions!

Author: Jennifer Cole

Major Program: Agriculture

The 2021-2022 4-H Program Year concluded on August 31st (and September 11th for 4-H Shooting Sports).  This past program year was definitely the year for Pulaski County 4-H members.  We have members that have participated in a variety of 4-H state competitions and have come out on top as a State Grand Champion!  We are extremely proud of these individuals and their hard work and dedication to “making the best better!”Miriam Ritchey: 2022 4-H State Communications Contes

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2022 4-H Country Ham Project is a success!

Author: Jennifer Cole

Major Program: Agriculture

The 2022 Kentucky State Fair kicked off on Thursday, August 19 at the Kentucky Expo Center in Louisville. Over 800 youth from across the commonwealth traveled to Louisville to finish their 4-H Country Ham Project by giving a speech at the KY State Fair.  Pulaski County 4-H had 27 youth make the trip.  These 27 youth started the project in January when they placed their hams into cure at the Pulaski County Extension Office.  Each youth cures two hams and then only one of theirs ham

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