POP (power of produce) Club was designed for participants to experience fresh fruits and/or vegetables each week, encourage trying new foods, use recipes that are healthy and budget friendly, and assist with closing the gap in access to fresh fruits and vegetables by providing funding to purchase items from local producers in the community. Over eight weeks this summer, POP Club participants had the opportunity to visit the Owensboro Regional Farmers Market once a week, complete an activity, and...
Professionally: I graduated from the University of Kentucky with a BS in Agronomy in 1997. I graduated from Western Kentucky University with an MA in Organizational Leadership in 2021. Programs: ... 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