Shelby County CES Program Indicators and Success StoriesJul 1, 2024 - Jun 30, 2025
| 4021 - Agriculture | ||
|---|---|---|
| 4021.1) | 1054 |
Number of Youth (5-18) engaged in AG 4-H programming |
| 4021.2) | 125 |
Number of Volunteers (19+) engaged in AG 4-H programming |
Success Stories
4-H Country Ham Project
Author: Regina Browning
Major Program: Agriculture
The 4-H Country Ham Project is one of the most unique 4-H activities offered through Kentucky 4-H. Youth are taught a heritage skill that is a tradition in our state. They are also required to give a speech about a related topic at the Kentucky State Fair. This creates an opportunity to enhance their communication skills. Over 1000 youth enrolled in the project in 2024, including 28 youth in Shelby County.The Shelby County 4-H Agent serves on the Country Ham Committee which ov
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Ag & You Day
Author: Candice Hollingsworth
Major Program: Agriculture
With just over five percent of the population of Shelby County involved in agricultural production, there is a growing disconnect in the understanding of how food is produced and how it reaches the consumer. To help bridge this gap, Ag & You Day was offered to 5th graders in the Shelby County School system.The Shelby County Extension Office partnered with our local Soil Conservation, Farm Bureau and the Shelby County Public School system to plan and coordinate Ag & You Day to 506 5
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Stockman's College
Author: Corinne Belton
Major Program: Agriculture
According to a study initiated by the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) and Purdue University regarding employment opportunities for Animal Science graduates, results show that there were more than 57,900 annual job openings for new graduates between 2015 and 2020, and some 35,400 qualified graduates available each year for these positions resulting in a shortage. Youth livestock programs teach 4H members the value of hard work, commitment, responsibility, and valuable animal husbandry
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Shelby County Stockman's College
Author: Regina Browning
Major Program: Agriculture
According to a study initiated by the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) and Purdue University regarding employment opportunities for Animal Science graduates, results show that there were more than 57,900 annual job openings for new graduates between 2015 and 2020, and some 35,400 qualified graduates available each year for these positions resulting in a shortage. Youth livestock programs teach 4H members the value of hard work, commitment, responsibility, and valuable animal husbandry
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Stockman's College 2024
Author: Candice Hollingsworth
Major Program: Agriculture
According to a study initiated by the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) and Purdue University regarding employment opportunities for Animal Science graduates, results show that there were more than 57,900 annual job openings for new graduates between 2015 and 2020, and some 35,400 qualified graduates available each year for these positions resulting in a shortage. Youth livestock programs teach 4-H members the value of hard work, commitment, responsibility, and valuable animal husbandr
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