Supporting the Local Food and Agriculture Industry

Author: Kelsee Dewees

Major Program: Economic Development

According to the University of Kentucky Community Needs Assessment Survey results, strengthening/supporting the local food and agriculture industry is listed as a top priority indicator.  To address this need, Knox County community members were educated of the importance and development of local food/local grown products/markets and the agriculture industry, the agriculture agent and FCS agent provided 5 educational opportunities with transportation provided to visit a local dairy farm, loc

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The Hartig Park and Wildlife Reserve is now "Official"!

Author: David Hull

Major Program: Economic Development

Funding for Hartig Park as always been an issue. It takes quite a bit of money to maintain and improve a park as large as Hartig; more money, in fact, than the Gallatin County Fiscal Court could possibly afford to provide. And even if supporters of the park wished to donate money to Hartig Park, there was no legal avenue by which they could do so. So, working in conjunction with the Gallatin County Fiscal Court and the Gallatin County Cooperative Extension Service, the volunteer group loose

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Harlan County Safety Days

Author: Jeremy Williams

Major Program: Economic Development

 Coal miners need continuous training in first aid and mine rescue to ensure their safety and preparedness in case of emergencies. The Harlan County Safety Days Mine Rescue Contest addresses this need by providing a structured and competitive environment for training.The Harlan County Extension Agent for Agriculture and Natural Resources collaborated with Cumberland Tourism and the Kentucky Division of Mine Safety to develop and direct the Harlan County Safety Days Mine Rescue Contest. This

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