With the growing number of families eating on the run, instead of cooking at home, many young adults dont receive the needed basic cooking skills. Also, many children do not consume the recommended fruits and vegetables each day. According to 2023 Americas Health rankings, Kentuckys children are ranked 43rd in the Nation in overall Health.To encourage more youth to get into the kitchen and improve their diets, the Leslie County Family & Consumer Sciences Agent and Staff teamed up to offer a 3-da...
I have been at the University of Kentucky and Cooperative Extension since 1985. Originally from Texas, I received my B.S. degree from Texas Tech University, and my M.S. and Ph.D. degrees from New Mexi... More
There is a shortage of forestry training programs available at the K-12 and community/technical college level in Kentucky. Our educational team created a Kentucky ForstryWorks high school curriculum t... Read More
Ag Funding WorkshopOn June 11th, 2024, Trimble County Extension Office hosted the Agriculture Funding Workshop. In collaboration with multiple entities across the state, the Workshop was presented to ... Read More
According to the U.S. Census (2022) the median household income in Fulton County is $33,449. The cost for one 4-Her to attend 4-H Summer Camp is $300 plus the cost of transportation. Many families in ... Read More
University of Kentucky Forage Specialists and Associates worked with the national Alliance for Grassland Renewal to host the second Equine Novel Endophyte Tall Fescue Renovation workshop in January 20... Read More