The majority of livestock producers in Harrison County do not test their hay. Determining and understanding forage quality is necessary to provide a balanced diet for the livestock being fed. Hay testing can provide data that producers and Cooperative Extension Agents use to ensure the nutritional needs of the animal are being met. Without hay testing, producers are under or over feeding - leading to poor allocation of resources, inadequate animal needs and wasted money. The Central Kentucky Hay...
I am one of the Kenton County 4-H Youth Development Agents. I have been married to my husband Chester since 1989. We have two children named Elizabeth and Chet. I have always lived in the Independence... More
The face of Kentucky is changing. In the last 20 years the state has lost17,000 farmsand 1.4 million acres of farmland. The population of Madison County, Kentucky in 2022 was 95,187,14% up from the 83... Read More
According to the Centers for Disease Control, approximately 37% of adults over the age of 65 are inactive. This increases as individuals age with approximately 42% of adults age 75 – 84 and approximat... Read More
Agriculture plays a vital role in the economy of Webster County, Kentucky, contributing significantly to both local employment and economic output in the surrounding area. According to national statis... Read More
An internal review of data in the Kentucky Reporting System (KERS) revealed that only 3% of a random sample of 200 success stories submitted by UK Extension agents and specialists/faculty reported pro... Read More