In the fall of 2023, Owsley County 4-H embarked on an exciting journey with the 4th graders at Owsley County Elementary. Each month, we introduced STEM-based lessons designed to engage students and foster a deeper understanding of science and agriculture. One standout lesson focused on the lifecycle of a pumpkin, featuring a special guest: Jack, the class pumpkin.This hands-on experience began with the class receiving their very own pumpkin, which they affectionately named Jack. This simple yet ...
W. Garrett Owen is an Assistant Professor and Extension Specialist of floriculture, greenhouse and controlled-environment crop production in the Department of Horticulture at the University of Kentuck... More
The Southern Region Teen Leadership Conference is a multi-state leadership conference that was created to bring together youth from across the southern region. (https://4-h.ca.uky.edu/SRTLC)This year ... Read More
The Webster County Cooperative Extension office collaborated with Providence school to provide a Holiday Themed Day Camp for 50 kindergarten students featuring a craft project, physical activity and c... Read More
Campbell County farmers have been challenged with the task of finding a large animal veterinarian for the last fifteen years when the last large animal vet practice closed. This has created even more ... Read More
Crop production accounts for 85% of the land use in the river counties of far Western Kentucky. Additionally, more than 11,000 acres of Wildlife Management Areas are located in Carlisle, Hickman, and ... Read More