Extension
It Starts With Us
Author: Jason Vaughn
Major Program: Agritourism Planning
The Red River Gorge is one of the most unique and inspiring parts of Kentucky. Hiking and recreation in the area attracts an average of 200,000 visitors per year and an average of $2 million is generated to the Powell County economy. Continuing to grow this industry is an essential part of the economic health of Powell County. One potential barrier to increasing tourism in the county, is the lack of children's activities. The Powell County Cooperative Extension Office
Author: Laura Maggard
Major Program: Agritourism Planning
For the past 11 years, the last weekend in September is when everyone gets out in the country, shops local, visits local farms, businesses, churches and spends the weekend enjoying the annual Heritage Harvest Tour. The Lawrence County ANR Extension Agent collaborated with local farmers, business owners and churches to plan a self guided tour through Eastern Appalachia. The tour takes you back into time and shows you how life was many years ago. Tour goers see antique farm equipment, a spinning w
Author: Corinne Belton
Major Program: Agritourism Planning
As a means to bring awareness to the breadth and diversity of agriculture in Shelby County, as well as to bridge and strengthen the rural-urban interface, the Shelby County Horticulture and Agriculture Council implemented the Shelby County Good Neighbors Farm Tour for the sixth year. This event also serves to promote Extension programming while connecting the community to local agriculture.After a two year hiatus, Cooperative Extension staff and a growing committee of Horticulture and Agri
