Success Stories

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  October

  Using the East Kentucky Hay Contest as a springboard for improved hay quality

  In 2021, Clay County Cooperative Extension Service (CES) partnered with producers from across the county to test the nutrient value of their hay as part of the 2021 East Kentucky Hay Contest. Results ...

  
  

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• 12

  July

  Bringing a Commercial Walnut Operation to Clay County

  In summer 2021, a Clay County producer approached Clay County Cooperative Extension Service (Clay CES) to seek assistance in opening a hulling station for Hammons Black Walnuts. Hammons Black Walnuts ...

  
  

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• 12

  July

  Clay CES Partnership with Grow Appalachia

  Clay County is a very rural area, with many residents living a substantial distance from grocery stores. Additionally, many people in the county have relatively low incomes, with a substantial portion...

  
  

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• 11

  April

  Mushroom Cultivation Workshops

  Theres a lot to be said for converting low-value materials into high-value products. This is commonly known as “upcycling.” In spring 2022 a group of Clay County producers met with University of Kentu...

  
  

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