Shannon Farrell; Clark County 4-H Agent, worked with Clark County Cooking Club leaders (Leanna Comer and Leslie Hammer, leaders of beginning cooking and Kayla Walton, volunteer for advanced cooking) to develop an incentive program.  4-Hers meeting the requirements (attend x number of cooking club meetings throughout the school year, assist in service project, etc.) would be eligible to attend a free trip to learn from and cook with Chef T at The 90’s on UK’s campus.  This idea was inspired as a result of Shannon having attended the 4-H agent inservice cooking class with Chef T in 2016 and 2017; organized by state 4-H specialist Martha Welch.  On April 19, 2018; 20 4-Hers, 3 club leaders, and 4-H agent were able to attend this culinary treat.  During the field trip, 4-Hers not only learned from Ms. Tanya Whitehouse, a career professional; but were also able to prepare the lunch that they enjoyed while on the trip.  4-Hers made Kentacos (a taco version using fresh, local products).  Participants made a salsa, shredded south farm lettuce/baby greens/microgreens mix, and saw the ingredients put together for green rice. They learned how to sear Marksbury chicken, Elmwood Stock Farm black bean cookery method, learned grain cooking methods with the rice, and how to do a basic vinaigrette for the slaw. They were taught how to roast cumin scented South Farm sweet potatoes as a side and how to make homemade crema with JD’s Creamery cream. The tortillas were from the local Tortilleria Ramirez and grated some Kenny’s Farmhouse cheese for garnish. The department’s Executive Director even joined us to emphasize and teach on the importance of local products and food ways/cultures.  Following the meal, Chef T asked the participants who would choose this meal over Taco Bell. Of the 24 total participants, 14 raised their hand (50% at this age group is quite a success!).  The next question asked was who was going to take a least one of the recipes they used today and either replicate at home or give to parents/guardian to make.  All but 1 person raised their hand.  Other comments that were given by the 4-Hersincluded: “Chef T was a wonderful host”, “I learned how to properly use a knife”, and “absolutely delicious”.