In the past five to 10 years, researchers estimate that pollinator populations have declined between 30 to 60%, depending on the pollinator. While much of the attention has focused on dwindling honeybee populations due to colony collapse disorder, native bee populations, butterflies including the monarch, and many other pollinator species, are also on the decline. Habitat loss due to urban and suburban sprawl is one of the main reasons.In an effort to help offset the loss of habitat for pollinat...
Extensions Urban Ag Program Benefits Visually Challenged StudentsState the SITUATIONBlind or visually challenged students at Kentucky School for the Blind (KSB) have little access to vegetable... Read More
Breckinridge County is 44% cropland, producing forage, soybeans, corn, and wheat. However, Breckinridge farmers are following the national trend by adding vegetable production for personal and commerc... Read More
Farm diversification has become a must to compete in the ever changing market place of agriculture. Owsley County Cooperative Extension Service conducted a workshop to help farmers diversify their ope... Read More
SituationBreckinridge County is 44% cropland, producing forage, soybeans, corn, and wheat. However, Breckinridge farmers are following the national trend by adding vegetable production for personal an... Read More