In South Central Kentucky, food insecurity is a sad reality that many of Extensions clients face. According to Feeding America, 1 in 8 Kentuckians face food insecurity. South Central Kentucky is also home to many native wild game species that are commonly harvested for alternate sources of protein. However, many clients in the area struggle to prepare wild game to make it palatable. Game meats are naturally low in fat and cholesterol, but traditional cooking methods, such as frying, can negate t...
I have been involved with 4-H since I was 5 years old and I have a passion for helping our youth. In my spare time, I love to read novels and play board games and other strategy games.... More
Melanie Rice of Blossom Ridge Flower Farm.Melanie Rice moved to Trimble County in the late Winter of 2023. She was originally from Oldham County, and they had just bought property here to build their ... Read More
In response to the growing trend of youth and adults unsure or unaware of where their food comes from, which includes a 2018 Michigan State University study that stated more than 48% dont seek out inf... Read More
Michael Clarke, in an interview about the state of our knowledge regarding nature, described a new phenomena regarding the inability of individuals to know their local species of animals and plants. T... Read More
The ag agents in Boyd, Carter, Greenup and Lawrence Counties offered the Master Cattlemans Program this spring for the first time in several years. And the response was overwhelming. We had over 60 in... Read More