In an attempt to offer more educational activities during the summer for lower elementary students, the Carlisle County 4-H Youth Development and Family and Consumer Sciences programs collaborated this summer to offer the third Cloverbud Day Camp. Thirty youth entering grades K-3 learned about the environment through hands-on activities that introduced them to the cultures of Asia, South America, and Africa. Cloverbuds boarded a “plane” each day where they listened to a book about the places the...
I have been at the University of Kentucky and Cooperative Extension since 1985. Originally from Texas, I received my B.S. degree from Texas Tech University, and my M.S. and Ph.D. degrees from New Mexi... 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