Kentucky has 90,000 stream miles and the number one pollutant in those steams is soil sediment. Sediment is soil lost due to erosion in heavy rainfall events, according to Amanda Gumbert Extension Water Quality Specialist with the University of Kentucky College of Agriculture, Food & Environment. No-till seeding enables farmers to directly seed into the vegetation in the field without tilling the soil. Benefits of no-tillage include an increase in soil biological activity and organic matter wit...
Tehran JewellArea Agent in Financial ManagementThe KSU Small Farmer ProgramEmail: tehran.jewell@kysu.edu400 East Main StFrankfort, KY 40601502-597-6310Small Farm Area AgentMr. Tehran Jewell joined the... More
The problemTo increase awareness of KY native Pawpaw tree, experience the unique flavor of the Pawpaw fruit, gain knowledge in cooking and the nutrition of Pawpaws, and learn best practices on growing... Read More
Chick embryology inspires a childs natural curiosity about living things. The embryology project also conforms to the Kentucky Department of Education and National Science Standards competencies. The ... Read More
The challenge of embracing best management practices in farming often boils down to the significant cost associated with acquiring specialized equipment for each practice. Recognizing this obstacle, t... Read More
Being prepared for emergencies, whether medical or natural disasters, is crucial. Over 1,800 Kentucky residents die each year due to out-of-hospital cardiac arrest and over a hundred people died in th... Read More