As our SNAP-Ed Program Assistants continue to build community relationships, it is clear that the work to be done in our service area is tremendous. One area of focus for our team is recovery centers. The opiod (and other substances) epidemic in Kentucky places our state in the top 3 states for illegal drug use in the United States according to a recent KET Documentary, Journey To Recovery.We serve a residential center in Montgomery County and learned quickly that the center didnt have any real ...
Jessica, a Boyd County, Kentucky native, earned her Bachelor of Fine Art in Ceramics from East Tennessee State University in Johnson City. After graduating, Jessica used her eye for design in curating... 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