LaToya Drake, Barren County Extension Agent for Family and Consumer Sciences was a new face to Extension but not to the County. The Agent was born and raised in Barren County and spent much of her career serving her home community in other roles. Despite being familiar with the County and various resources, the Agents exposure to Extension was limited before becoming employed with the Cooperative Service in September of 2018.“As someone who grew up with less financial resources and as a minority...
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