Extension Open HouseIn the fall of 2018, our board set a goal of having a spring
opening for our new Extension campus. We took that idea to our CEC in hopes of
forming a committee to assist with the opening. We assembled a team to help
with day of activities utilizing our CEC. From there, we approached all of our
active volunteer groups to gauge interest in setting up an educational booths.
Due to overwhelming interest, we decided to convert our “Ribbon Cutting” to an “Open
House” style event. W...
I am one of the Kenton County 4-H Youth Development Agents. I have been married to my husband Chester since 1989. We have two children named Elizabeth and Chet. I have always lived in the Independence... More
According to the U. S. Department of Commerce, STEM occupations are growing at 17%, while other occupations are growing at 9.8%. STEM degree holders have a higher income even in non-STEM careers. Scie... Read More
The life of the high school senior is full of “adult” decisions: selecting a college, picking a major, choosing a career path, and moving out! Although todays adolescents are technologically advanced ... Read More
Small Appliance WorkshopNew, trendy small appliances seem to be coming out on the market at a rapid rate. These are often marketed to consumers to save time, money and energy. These products are often... Read More
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 18.5% (or 13.7 million) of children and adolescents are obese. To address this problem, the Hickman County Cooperative Extension Service im... Read More