Extension
It Starts With Us
Environmental Quality
Sustainable Agriculture
Elizabeth Creed, Ryan Farley, Faye Kuosman, Adam Probst
Sustainable Agriculture
Integrated Plant Pest Management
Home & Consumer Horticulture
Master Gardener
With almost 97% of all Woodford County land involved in agricultural or residential uses, proper stewardship of natural and human resources is of vital importance. Enhancing soil quality and health, economic profitablity, and natural resource conservation are three key factors to ensuring longevity of farms and landscapes within the community.
Enhancement of economic and ecological sustainability for farmers and homeowners within the community.
Clientele implement sound environmental and economic practices.
Clientele are aware of practices to sustain or improve natural resources on their farms.
Initial Outcome: Clientele are aware of practices to sustain or improve natural resources on their farms.
Indicator: Observation
Method: Personal Interviews
Timeline: Yearly
Intermediate Outcome: Clientele implement sound environmental and economic practices.
Indicator: Observation
Method: Site visits, personal interviews
Timeline: Yearly
Long-Term Outcome: Enhancement of economic and ecological sustainability for farmers and homeowners within the community.
Indicator: Ag Census, Soil test reports
Method: National Ag Statistics Service, U.K. Regulatory Services
Timeline: Yearly
Audience: Farmers/Landowners
Project or Activity: Educational Programs, Field Days
Content or Curriculum: Sustainable farm management and agricultural production.
Inputs: Agent/Program Assistant Time, Specialist Time, Natural Resource Conservation Service, Woodford Co. Conservation District, Woodford County Beef Cattle Association, Farmer Cooperators
Date: Yearly
Audience: Homeowners
Project or Activity: Educational Programs
Content or Curriculum: Environmentally sound horticultural practices for home gardens and landscapes.
Inputs: Agent/Program Assistant Time, Specialist Time
Date: Yearly
Author: Ryan Farley
Major Program: Science, Engineering and Technology 4-H Core Curriculum
Delivering high-quality programming for Woodford County school youth has been the backbone of the Woodford County 4-H program. With lessons focusing on Consumerism, Science, Engineering, Technology, Communications and Leadership, Woodford County 4-H School clubs serve 4th through 8th graders in seven schools in the county, including four public elementary schools, one private elementary school, one private K-8 school and one public middle school. Working alongside teachers who understand the val
Author: T. Adam Probst
Major Program: Farm Management
Now in it's 52nd year, the Woodford County Farm Tour showcases different aspects of agriculture throughout the county to the public. A combined effort of the Woodford County Extension Service, Woodford County Conservation District, Kentucky Fish & Wildlife, and Woodford County Fiscal Court, the farm tour exposed over 250 participants to current hemp, water quality, and drone research being performed at the C. Oran Little Research Farm. Other stops included the equine program
Author: Faye Kuosman
Major Program: Home & Consumer Horticulture
Monarch waystations are gardens that provide habitat for the monarch butterfly. Monarch Butterflies are considered a near-threatened species, so habitats like this are essential to their survival. In an effort to help offset the loss of these butterflies along with other pollinators, the Woodford County Cooperative Extension Service and the Woodford County Conservation District, in partnership with The Woodford County Extension Master Gardeners, sponsored 20 grants for Woodford County resi
