Having volunteers are a critical component to the effectiveness of county agents. They significantly increase an agents ability to reach target audiences and affect change in the community. Volunteers often come from the same areas they work in and see extension agents as a resource to provide education and opportunities that they otherwise may not have access. Technical training and research-based information from University extension programs can provide skill and experience that volunteers an...
Extensions Urban Ag Program Benefits Visually Challenged StudentsState the SITUATIONBlind or visually challenged students at Kentucky School for the Blind (KSB) have little access to vegetable... Read More
Breckinridge County is 44% cropland, producing forage, soybeans, corn, and wheat. However, Breckinridge farmers are following the national trend by adding vegetable production for personal and commerc... Read More
Farm diversification has become a must to compete in the ever changing market place of agriculture. Owsley County Cooperative Extension Service conducted a workshop to help farmers diversify their ope... Read More
SituationBreckinridge County is 44% cropland, producing forage, soybeans, corn, and wheat. However, Breckinridge farmers are following the national trend by adding vegetable production for personal an... Read More