On December 10, 2021 an EF4 tornado hit parts of West Kentucky causing mass destruction to homes, farms, and businesses. Caldwell and Hopkins Counties were hit hard displacing many families and closing businesses. Many people lost everything they owned and didnt have the financial resources, and in some cases, sufficient insurance to pick up the pieces and move on. The Caldwell County Extension Office turned into a hub for collecting tornado relief items. Donations of food, clothing, basic hygie...
I use applied research to address issues in the natural resources community, particularly in the field of ecosystem restoration as it applies to streams impacted by urban, agricultural, an... More
For many of the young people who live in Cumberland County, 4-H mentors are much more than tutors or project leaders — they are hope, they are comfort, they are family. They are the pathway to a promi... Read More
Extension Agents are informed community leaders and can add value to planning efforts on a wide range of diverse topics. The active community involvement of Extension Agents, coupled with ongoing Exte... Read More
Cumberland County continues to reap the benefits of a project that first began 8 years ago as a youth service project focused on community beautification and revitalization. The Partners with Pride pr... Read More
The Cumberland County Extension Service dedicates a considerable amount of resources towards volunteer development and program administration. Volunteers play an integral role in many Extension progra... Read More