The problem found within community gardens is soil erosion and poor soil quality due to over production of the crops. A secondary problem is allowing the soil to lay bare in the off season and this allows the soil to further erode and nutrients to be lost with each weather occurrence. The other concern is water quality issues in the garden and surrounding areas. An ongoing problem is weed control and this exacerbated during the off season when the ground is allowed to be farrow.The educational p...
Jennifer Bardroff, Franklin County Health Department shows what to include in an emergency supply kit.Don and Pat Dampier learn to check the proper location of hand placement for chest compressions.EM... Read More
I partnered with Union and Webster County to have a Beef Field Day in Henderson County. This was at Kevin Martins farm. Specialists came and discussed topics such as backgrounding, body condition, dro... Read More
According to the 2022 Ag Census there are over 26,000 head of cattle in Hardin County, and the market value of those cattle was over 11 million dollars. Over the past year, the Agriculture and Natural... Read More
Research shows that people who prepare and cook meals at home are more likely to eat the recommended fruits, vegetables, lean meats, and whole grains needed in a balanced diet. Building cooking skills... Read More