Michael Clarke, in an interview about the state of our knowledge regarding nature, described a new phenomena regarding the inability of individuals to know their local species of animals and plants. This disconnect from local natural systems prompted the Garrard County 4-H Youth Development (YD) Agent, in collaboration with the Garrard County FFA Advisor, to start and sustain an Envirothon Team at Garrard County High School. The program was implemented in 2016 and the inaugural group graduated, ...
Irma Johnson, BioState Specialist for Family Assets and Community Engagement-Community Resource and DevelopmentInterim Director- Office of Regional Stewardship and Public Engagement (2013-present)Dire... More
The Grayson County 4-H Agent has increased school program reach throughout the counties four elementary schools. Positive youth programming spans primarily from grades second through fifth grades, wit... Read More
Estate planning allows people to control what happens to their possessions after their passing. Without a legally recognized plan in place, the government may dictate how someones assets are distribut... Read More
Harlan County is comprised of 259,784 acres of forest land in which 93% is privately owned. Kentuckys timber industry depends on Certified Master Loggers to keep the timber economy strong. Kentucky M... Read More
Small farms who raise niche crops and small scale produce are often at a disadvantage when marketing their products on a regional scale. Additionally, small operations often do not have the facilities... Read More