Last summer a homeschool mother came to me and ask if I would offer a homeschool club. Of course, I said yes, and ask her what lessons she would like taught. She said Kentucky History would be a great place to start so I added a homeschool class for each month of the school year.The first class was talking about the History of Kentucky, identifying the state of Kentucky on an United States Map, a craft of the shape of Kentucky, the symbols of Kentucky and the foods that are made in Kentucky. It ...
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
The catastrophic flooding of 2022 left destruction in Eastern Kentucky, but it also left experience and a heart for those dealing with disasters. When Hurricane Helene hit parts of North Carolina and ... Read More
Unintentional injury, while declining, remains the leading cause of death among children ages 19 and under. (Source: Safekids.org) To raise awareness and demonstrate techniques children can use to pre... Read More
Describe the Issue or Situation. The top two priorities listed in the Hardin County assessment survey were sustainability of family farms and preserving/managing agricultural land.Describe the Outreac... Read More
The Murray State University Family & Consumer Science department received a grant earlier this year to facilitate FCS outreach and student interaction within the local community. Calloway County 4-H w... Read More