Describe the Issue or Situation. Lee County citizens has a issue with not being able to access nutritious health foods and food insecurities. 

Describe the Outreach or Educational Program Response (and Partners, if applicable). The Lee County Extension Staff developed a program where we addressed food insecurities with a hands on country ham curing program. we had over 25 participants directly and over 50 more indirectly. 15 of the participants had never preserved any food of any source.

Provide the Number and Description(s) of Participants/Target Audience. The target audience was any individual that had a interest in food preservation. Over 25 individuals participated in a hands on training  on how to cure a country ham.

Provide a Statement of Outcomes or Program Impact.

From the survey that was conducted 100 percent of participants gained knowledge from the program. 75 percent of participants plan on using the same method on other meats that they intend to consume. 100 percent of the participants plan on curing another ham in the future. 50 percent of the participants said they intend to change the way they consume meats for them and their families due the education gained from this program.