Bullitt Countys geography and proximity to the Louisville Metro Area make it home to many part-time farmers holding a second, off-farm job. 90% of the 486 farms in Bullitt County reported less than $25,000 in annual sales in the 2017 Ag Census. However, being a part-time farmer is no less work when farm labor occurs before and after long shifts at a day job. The members of the Bullitt County Cattlemens Association are no exception to the hardworking character of Bullitt County farmers. With few ...
Dr. Kirk W. Pomper is the Professor of Horticulture in the College of Agriculture, Community, and the Sciences at Kentucky State University in Frankfort, Kentucky. As Horticulture Research Leader, his... 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