“According to U.S. Census estimates for 2022, the median household income in Kentucky is $59,341, 21% lower than the U.S. median household income of $74,755. Kentucky also has higher percentages of overall and child poverty and food insecurity among its population compared to 2020 Census and Department of Agriculture estimates for the United States overall,” quoted from the Simpson County 2023 NEP Report.The Nutrition Education Program approaches this challenge with efforts to provide hands-on n...
Research Focus/Interests. My research focus is on improvement and effective use of genetic and reproduction resources in aquaculture. Research includes studies on DNA marker and color inheritance in o... More
The catastrophic flooding of 2022 left destruction in Eastern Kentucky, but it also left experience and a heart for those dealing with disasters. When Hurricane Helene hit parts of North Carolina and ... Read More
Unintentional injury, while declining, remains the leading cause of death among children ages 19 and under. (Source: Safekids.org) To raise awareness and demonstrate techniques children can use to pre... Read More
Describe the Issue or Situation. The top two priorities listed in the Hardin County assessment survey were sustainability of family farms and preserving/managing agricultural land.Describe the Outreac... Read More
The Murray State University Family & Consumer Science department received a grant earlier this year to facilitate FCS outreach and student interaction within the local community. Calloway County 4-H w... Read More