Farmers attend a hybrid event with online videos, classroom learning, and hands-on training.Sheep and goats are a popular livestock choice on small farms across Kentucky. Raised for their fiber, meat, and milk, they are practical, versatile, relatively docile animals. However, many beginning farmers are unaware of how susceptible sheep and goats can be to parasites. Properly identifying signs of parasitic infection, managing grazing for disease prevention, and treating livestock for effective pa...
I am the State Specialist of Horticulture and Local Foods at Kentucky State University. I have 25% research and 75% extension appointment and I work mainly with vegetables and small fruits. ... More
There is a shortage of forestry training programs available at the K-12 and community/technical college level in Kentucky. Our educational team created a Kentucky ForstryWorks high school curriculum t... Read More
Ag Funding WorkshopOn June 11th, 2024, Trimble County Extension Office hosted the Agriculture Funding Workshop. In collaboration with multiple entities across the state, the Workshop was presented to ... Read More
According to the U.S. Census (2022) the median household income in Fulton County is $33,449. The cost for one 4-Her to attend 4-H Summer Camp is $300 plus the cost of transportation. Many families in ... Read More
University of Kentucky Forage Specialists and Associates worked with the national Alliance for Grassland Renewal to host the second Equine Novel Endophyte Tall Fescue Renovation workshop in January 20... Read More