Pulaski County 4-H Country Ham Project 2024
Enrollment for the 2024 Country Ham Project is Closed
Starting the project:
JOIN THE REMIND FOR TEXT UPDATES, MEETING REMINDERS, & KSF INFO: TEXT @pc4hch to 81010.
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Ham Curing Day: January 15, 2024 (MLK Day)
- Orientation: January 12, 2024
- Watch the video below!
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Pulaski County 4-H Country Ham Project Club Meeting Dates:
- Jan. 12 (orientation), Jan. 15 (Ham Curing Day) Feb. 9, March 11, April 12, May 10, May 20, July 12, (August 9- this will be Sales, Marketing, & Communications Workshop)
- This will be how 4-H youth get their education hours. Mark these dates on your calendars!
- Field trips may be offered as well!
Important Dates:
- Ham Curing Day: January 15, 2024 (MLK Day)
- Last year this date changed due to the number of hams needing to be transported. Updates will be given if there are changes.
- County Communications Contest: March 28, 2024 ( required for those planning to sell their ham at Show & Sale)
- Ham Washing Day: August 13, 2024
- Kentucky State Fair Ham Day: August 15, 2024
Kentucky State Fair & Speech Requirement
- 4-H Youth will be required to give a speech at the KSF on August 15, 2024
- Please hold this date and be prepared to spend the entire day at the KSF.
- State Fair Details for Speech Day- coming soon!
Youth are required to give a 3-5 minute presentation at the Kentucky State Fair on August 15, 2024.
Giving a 3-5-minute presentation at KY State Fair on the required topic:
Junior (Born 2014-2010) How to cook and store a country ham - Discuss the best ways to store your country ham after the fair and the various ways to cook a country ham.
Senior (Born 2005-2009) How to market and sell Country Hams. (visual aids are optional, no digital/electronic devices)
Please note – ALL SENIOR PRESENTATIONS MUST BE AT LEAST 2 MINUTES LONG OR THEY WILL BE DISQUALIFIED AND HAMS FORFEITED.
Show & Sale Country Ham Auction Participation
In order to be eligible to sell a ham at Show & Sale in September, 4-H youth will need to complete the following additional requirements:
- Participate in the Pulaski County 4-H Communications Contest on March 28, 2024
- Attend the "Sales, Marketing & Communications Workshop" on August 9, 2024
- Create a display board showcasing your experience with the project
Educational Hours Make-Up
Options
Write a 2-3 page essay over the history of Country Ham in the state of Kentucky.
Watch the following video from the University of Kentucky about country ham fabrication and answer the attached questions over the content of the video.
Create a poster board over a Country Ham topic - due JUNE 17th.
Each option will be worth an additional hour towards your Country Ham Project.
