4-H Country Ham Project
The Country Ham is distinctive to Kentucky and the Southeast. The 4-H Country Ham project begins in January and ends at the Kentucky State Fair. The project began in the late 1990’s with approximately 40 4-Hers and has grown to over 1000 from the majority of the counties in the Commonwealth. The hams are judged at the state fair while the 4-Hers give a three to five minute speech on their experiences in the project. The 4-H Country Ham Project not only teaches Kentucky’s youth about where their food comes from, but also teaches them about our food heritage.
Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/KY4hham/
YouTube videos
- Kentucky 4 H Country Ham Project - YouTube
- 4 H Country Ham Project Tutorial - YouTube
- 4-H Country Ham Contest - Growing Kentucky, September 2009 - YouTube
- Country Ham | Henry County 4H
- Dr. Greg Rentfrow Previews 2022 4-H Ham Project | Ag News Kentucky (youragedge.com)
Publications
- How to Make a Country Ham
- Dr. Gregg Rentfrow
Created 4/13/2014 - The Use of Methyl Bromide to Control Insects in Country Hams in the Southeastern U.S.
- Dr. Gregg Rentfrow
Created 10/31/2007
Contact your county agent for additional information:
