Campbell County Extension has taken on the task of educating our young people about the value of agriculture through the program “Grow It, Eat It, Wear It.” In a county where many young people may never have the opportunity to step foot on a farm, we must take action to provide our youth with a chance to learn how important our agriculture community is. This year in collaboration with the Alexandria Fair board, the Campbell County Farm Bureau, Campbell County FFA, Campbell County Cattlemans Asso...
Research Focus/Interests. My research focus is on improvement and effective use of genetic and reproduction resources in aquaculture. Research includes studies on DNA marker and color inheritance in o... More
Where does your food come from is an age old topic that is always in need of being taught to the youth of today. When this topic can be tackled and taught while supporting local farmers, that is a win... Read More
Estill County Teen Club had lost steam over recent years due to some various factors and including turnovers in the 4-H & Youth Development Agent position. Participation had dwindled. In the spring of... Read More
Childhood obesity is a widespread issue across the United States today. In effort to combat this challenge, it is important that students understand how the food choices they are making impact their l... Read More
Livestock owners are responsible for meeting the nutritional needs of livestock throughout the year. Without knowing the nutritional makeup of the hay provided herdsman cannot make an informed decisio... Read More