Allen County had five youth to participate in the 2019 Teen Summit Conference, joined by a Simpson County delegate.Five of Allen Countys youth participated in the 2019 4-H Teen Summit Conference during March. 4-H Teen Summit is a state wide Kentucky 4-H conference that seeks to engage middle school aged youth and retain their involvement in 4-H activities through the middle school years, along with empowering youth to become active 4-H leaders on the local and state levels. The objectives of 4-H...
I began my position in the UK Extension Program as a Senior Extension Associate for Clothing, Textiles, and Household Equipment in August 2019. My role is to update and expand the programming av... 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