The Caldwell County 4-H Council strives to make youth programs and events affordable to all youth of the county. The Fundraising Committee is continually trying to come up with creative ways to supplement the cost for youth to participate in 4-H activities, including 4-H Camp. In the spring of 2018 the committee began to design a Farm Appreciation Calendar with the proceeds going to help offset the overall cost of 4-H Camp per camper. Farmers in the county sponsored a page and made the decision...
I have been at the University of Kentucky and Cooperative Extension since 1985. Originally from Texas, I received my B.S. degree from Texas Tech University, and my M.S. and Ph.D. degrees from New Mexi... 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