A Caldwell County High School senior was recently named the Kentucky 4-H Country Ham Scholarship winner.
University of Kentucky Meat Sciences Professor Dr. Gregg Rentfrow presented the scholarship to Avery Ritchey at the Kentucky Commodity Breakfast on the opening day of the Kentucky State Fair August 18.
click to download audioRitchey says she has been involved in the Kentucky 4-H Country Ham project for nine years. In her scholarship application, Ritchey noted the influence of her mother and father Drs. Edwin and Sloane Ritchey.
click to download audioAvery said she is still unsure about her career and where she will seek higher education, although the University of Kentucky is high on her list.
click to download audioShe adds the 4-H Country Ham project her been very beneficial for her.
click to download audioRitchey is a member of the Caldwell County 4-H Program. She and her fellow country ham project participants cure their hams at Broadbent B & B Foods in Kuttawa.
