During the 1800s up until the early 1900s and during World War II, Kentucky led the nation in industrial hemp production. Since then, industrial hemp has been classified as a class one narcotic like its twin, marijuana. During those production periods, hemp was a viable and commercially produced crop that created economic opportunities for farmers as well as other local community businesses and leaders. Since the end of World War II however, production had ceased on all Kentucky farms.In 2013, t...
Originally from Clark County, I have been involved with 4-H most of my life and I am excited to continue that journey! When I'm not at work I love to read, hang out with my friends, and spend time... More
Funding year 2018 of the Kentucky Military Teen Adventure Camps (MTAC) has been yet another success! With a total of 5 camps from April 2018- August 2018. Families including service members or spouses... Read More
The state of Kentuckys agricultural education programs in high schools have several career pathways in which students may choose to emphasize. One career pathway is the agribiotechnoloy pathway, which... Read More
The U. S. Department of Commerce declared that science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) occupations are growing at a 7.2% quicker rate than other occupations. STEM employees play a critical ro... Read More
Ventilating pastured poultry farms is challenging because the openings to allow the birds onto the pasture create cold air drafts in the barn in winter. Through a relationship built with a farmer here... Read More