Statistical Contact Report for FY2024Jul 1, 2023 - Jun 30, 2024

755359.3

Total Hours

Contributed.

3554822

Contacts

with Local Stakeholders.

6935.2

Hours

of Multistate Efforts.

167880

Total Number

of Volunteers Engaged.

Stories

Cattle Grading

Kentucky is the largest cattle producing state east of the Mississippi River. A lot of great cattle are being grown and sold in the markets around the commonwealth however some of are lacking in feed and nutrition. Additionally, knowing and understanding what the cattle markets are looking for is also an important management tool for farmers. The Buffalo Trace County Area has hosted the Cattle Grading/Body Condition program for many years. 2024 was the first year that it was hosted in Fleming Co...

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Cattle Grading

People

Kelly
Kelly May is a newly appointed Senior Extension Associate for Personal Finance and Resource Management at the University of Kentucky Cooperative Extension Service. In this role, she provides fina... More

Stories Behind the Numbers

  • Radon Awareness

    Radon is a naturally occurring radioactive gas and is very prevalent in Kentucky and has negative health effects. According to the Kentucky Geological Survey Website, most of the Monroe County area sh... Read More

  • Trying New Foods Through Food Preparation

    The Dietary Guidelines for Americans recommend that individuals consume fruits and vegetables for a variety of reasons, including reducing the risk for cardiovascular disease, type 2 diabetes, and obe... Read More

  • Understanding Suicide

    Suicide is a public health problem and a leading cause of death in the US. According to the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention, suicide is the second leading cause of death in people ages 10-3... Read More

  • Military Family Support

    Wayne County 4-H began a strong working relationship with our local National Guard unit in 2011. This partnership has brought programming to an underserved audience in our community. Monthly packets h... Read More

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