On Dec. 11, 2021, several tornados tore through many communities across Kentucky. The community of Dawson Springs suffered severe damage from a tornado near the West KY 4-H Camp operated by the University of Kentucky Cooperative Extension Service. Centrally located, the camp became a logistical hub for relief work; however, a Boil Water Advisory complicated relief efforts at every turn. Without safe drinking water, cooking, cleaning, rehydrating, and bathing were all made more difficult. Camp st...
I am a graduate of Murray State University with a BS and MS is Agriculture. My husband and I reside in Dixon, KY with our two daughters. I began as the ANR extension Agent in Webster Count... More
For many of the young people who live in Cumberland County, 4-H mentors are much more than tutors or project leaders — they are hope, they are comfort, they are family. They are the pathway to a promi... Read More
Extension Agents are informed community leaders and can add value to planning efforts on a wide range of diverse topics. The active community involvement of Extension Agents, coupled with ongoing Exte... Read More
Cumberland County continues to reap the benefits of a project that first began 8 years ago as a youth service project focused on community beautification and revitalization. The Partners with Pride pr... Read More
The Cumberland County Extension Service dedicates a considerable amount of resources towards volunteer development and program administration. Volunteers play an integral role in many Extension progra... Read More