Extension
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Author: Miranda Rudolph
Major Program: Emergency Disaster Preparedness
Graves County was one of the many communities deeply impacted by the December 10, 2021 Quad State Tornado. Mayfield Grain Company, a large grain elevator in the heart of Mayfield, took a direct hit in this storm and ultimately chose to permanently close their doors at this location. According to the USDA, Graves County is the 8th largest sized county, the 5th largest county in grain production, and 1st in Ag Receipts in Kentucky. At full capacity, Mayfield Grain stored over 6.5 million bushels o
Author: Robert Amburgey
Major Program: Emergency Disaster Preparedness
The problem:Getting timely information to a disconnected population provides a whole new set of challenges. This is especially important when the information may impact the lives of those affected. The drowning of five kids from an Amish family in Bath County, and the recent lightening strike of an Amish farmer, also in Bath County, are prime examples of this fact. The educational program responseIn response to these events, a taskforce was established made up of members from t
Author: Ashley Vice
Major Program: Emergency Disaster Preparedness
Kentuckians have experienced firsthand how natural disasters can occur any time and often with little warning. Disasters take many forms, and we can feel their impacts across most areas of family life. Because there is no “one-size-fits-all” disaster model, planning community outreach can be challenging, and Cooperative Extension is often involved in disaster preparation and response at the local level. As a result of local needs, the County Extension Agent for Family and
Author: Benjamin Rudy
Major Program: Emergency Disaster Preparedness
Amateur Radio, also known as Ham Radio, is a hobby that is enjoyed by millions of people worldwide from the ages of young children to the elderly and across all cultures. The hobby unfortunately consists of elderly operators, until the recent years of Covid-19 where there has been an explosion of newly licensed operators looking for something to do and communicate with others. The Fulton County Agricultural and Natural Resources Agent held an introductory class in January 2023 to the
Author: Reed Graham
Major Program: Emergency Disaster Preparedness
Farming is one of the most dangerous occupations in the world. Where there is a farm, there is always a home nearby. Farm and home safety is often overlooked even though it is a key component to success. Breathitt Co and Wolfe Co ANR and FCS Agents as well as Farm Bureaus collaborated for a joint Safety Program. The Field Day was held at the UK Robinson Center for Appalachian Resources Sustainability in Breathitt County. New this year, participants had the option to select which track
Author: Jessica Morris
Major Program: Emergency Disaster Preparedness
Farming is one of the most dangerous occupations in the world. Where there is a farm, there is always a home nearby. Farm and home safety is often overlooked even though it is a key component to success. Breathitt Co and Wolfe Co ANR and FCS Agents as well as Farm Bureaus collaborated for a joint Safety Program. The Field Day was held at the UK Robinson Center for Appalachian Resources Sustainability in Breathitt County. New this year, participants had the option to select which
Author: Teresa Garcia
Major Program: Emergency Disaster Preparedness
Although most of the available land in Trigg County is used for agriculture, many people are not aware of the dangers found on farms. The Trigg County Cooperative Extension Service in partnership with the Progressive Ag Farm Safety Day, local businesses and volunteers, provided our 4th grade students with an opportunity to learn about farms, equipment, and related safety issues. We are thankful that we have been able to host Farm Safety Day for the past 15 years with the help of all the voluntee
Author: Cameron Sellers
Major Program: Emergency Disaster Preparedness
University of Kentucky reported a learning gap in the procedures and communication between agents, stakeholders, and upper leadership. This was identified throughout the two most recent disasters. The first disaster which demonstrated this gap was the 2021 December EF4 Tornado in Western Kentucky. The second disaster which represented this gap was the flash flood in Eastern Kentucky July 2022. University of Kentucky led 6 trainings across the state of Kentucky to fill this gap along with two pre
Author: Krista Perry
Major Program: Emergency Disaster Preparedness
It’s not if it will happen in your community, it’s when will a disaster happen in your community? In Henry County, there have been multiple disaster impacts, some natural and some not. With Henry County housed near two major interstates, disasters related to hauling animals have occurred, raising concern and a need for awareness about disasters involving animals. The Henry County Extension Agents for Agriculture and Natural Resources and Family and Consumer Science
