While more of the population is growing up in an urban/suburban landscape, less are being exposed to agriculture and natural resources. According to the 2010 Census data, 32.5% of the total population in Scott County live in rural areas, thus 67.5% live in urban/suburban areas. Soil is a fundamental necessity to agriculture and natural resources. The extension agent took part of the Royal Spring Middle School Conservation Education Tour which was organized by the Scott County Conservation Distri...
Each year the Knott County Agriculture Agent teaches a fall class on Cold Crops and Cover Crops. This class covers various topics, such as, what crops can be grown in the fall and how to extend fresh ... Read More
Soil testing can save money for farmers and homeowners as it is a chemical summary of their soil. It allows them to receive an insight into the insignificant and significant issues involving the numbe... Read More
Soil Sampling. When most people think of an Agriculture Extension Agent this is one of the first services that they associate with the occupation, and rightfully so considering the average Extension S... Read More
Fulton County Agriculture and Natural Resources Extension Agent, Ben Rudy visited the 2ng grade classes at Fulton County Elementary School after while they were studying a science lesson on soil and i... Read More