One of the roles of the Gallatin County Extension Family & Consumer Sciences Agent (FCS) is performing the role of the Advisor to the Gallatin County Homemakers. As the Advisor, the FCS Agent works in tandem with the Homemakers on various community classes, programs and community events focusing on leadership development and engagement. The Gallatin County Extension Homemakers, along with their Advisor, Ronda Rex, create, conduct and facilitate such programs and events as: The Peony Festival 5K...
LaToya Drake, a Barren County Kentucky Native, is currently employed by the University of Kentucky Cooperative Extension Service with Kentucky’s Nutrition Education Program. LaToya holds a Maste... More
Kentuckians have experienced firsthand how natural disasters can occur any time and often with little warning. Disasters take many forms, and we can feel their impacts across most areas of family life... Read More
Mental health is a vital part of childrens overall health and well-being; it includes childrens mental, emotional, and behavioral wellness. According to the American Psychological Association, recent ... Read More
Honeybees are valuable animals. They pollinate about $10 billion worth of U.S. crops and produce about $150 million worth of honey each year. Unfortunately, they face serious new problems. Two kin... Read More
The Butler County Rural Development organization has a rich history of success. It is part of community culture and continues to be seen as an important driver for community development by extension l... Read More