The Junior Master Gardener program is an international youth gardening program of the university cooperative Extension network. JMG engages children in novel, “hands-on” group and individual learning experiences that provide a love of gardening, develop an appreciation for the environment, and cultivate the mind. In spring 2019, JMG hosted a pilot test for their Early Childhood Learn, Grow, Eat & GO! Curriculum; the curriculum was developed around the six main plant parts and targeted four and ...
Kelly May is a newly appointed Senior Extension Associate for Personal Finance and Resource Management at the University of Kentucky Cooperative Extension Service. In this role, she provides fina... 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