The Leadership Ballard Program is a partnership between the Ballard County Middle School and Extension Office. For school year 2022-2023 Leadership Ballard had eighteen students that were peer-elected to take part in the program. For the 2023-2024, school year students had to submit an application to be accepted into the program. There are thirty-three students in the Leadership Ballard Program this year. Throughout the year, they have lessons on Team Building, Communications, Leadership Styles,...
LaToya Drake, a Barren County Kentucky Native, is currently employed by the University of Kentucky Cooperative Extension Service with Kentucky’s Nutrition Education Program. LaToya holds a Maste... More
The problemTo increase awareness of KY native Pawpaw tree, experience the unique flavor of the Pawpaw fruit, gain knowledge in cooking and the nutrition of Pawpaws, and learn best practices on growing... Read More
Chick embryology inspires a childs natural curiosity about living things. The embryology project also conforms to the Kentucky Department of Education and National Science Standards competencies. The ... Read More
The challenge of embracing best management practices in farming often boils down to the significant cost associated with acquiring specialized equipment for each practice. Recognizing this obstacle, t... Read More
Being prepared for emergencies, whether medical or natural disasters, is crucial. Over 1,800 Kentucky residents die each year due to out-of-hospital cardiac arrest and over a hundred people died in th... Read More