Kenton County Cooperative Extension surveyed teachers in 3 Kenton County school districts at the end of the 2017-2018 school year requesting input for 4-H natural resource school program lessons. 4-H Council members in March 2018 also spoke at length for the need to engage school program youth in fair projects and other educational opportunities. As a result of the surveys and discussion with local council members, three new lessons for the 2018-2019 school year, included hands on activities/ex...
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
According to the U. S. Department of Commerce, STEM occupations are growing at 17%, while other occupations are growing at 9.8%. STEM degree holders have a higher income even in non-STEM careers. Scie... Read More
The life of the high school senior is full of “adult” decisions: selecting a college, picking a major, choosing a career path, and moving out! Although todays adolescents are technologically advanced ... Read More
Small Appliance WorkshopNew, trendy small appliances seem to be coming out on the market at a rapid rate. These are often marketed to consumers to save time, money and energy. These products are often... Read More
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 18.5% (or 13.7 million) of children and adolescents are obese. To address this problem, the Hickman County Cooperative Extension Service im... Read More