Author: Carol Hinton
Major Program: Community Vitality and Leadership - ANR
Coming out of COVID we were not ready for the influx of request to get the Breckinridge County Extension programs back into the schools or back to normalcy.We began working with the Chief Curriculum Specialist to work in Farm Safety Days and Ag Awareness, Grow It, Wear It, Eat It. The teachers and students and presenters were engaged in every step of the way. The programs filled so many needs in those classes. The presenters every year learn so many things from the
Author: Matthew Futrell
Youth in every county are always looking for more activities to do outside so what better way then offering a program during spring break for “Outdoor Cooking”. This was a partnership between one of the Christian County 4-H Youth Development Agents and the Agricultural Natural Resource Agent. We wanted to create a program for youth in Christian County to learn the safety of cooking outdoors, how to start and put out a fire, lighting charcoal, outdoor handwashing skills, cooler packin
Author: Stacy White
In the last 10 years there have been several Mennonite families move into Whitley County to establish a new community. Families came from Glasgow, Kentucky, central Tennessee, and British Columbia, Canada. Members of this new community began coming into the Whitley County Extension office for various programs and services. The ANR agent assisted some of these clients and started working relationships with them. Being new to the county, the Mennonite families' lifestyl
Author: Ricky Arnett
.In Green County, the cooperation of the Green County Cooperative Extension Service and other local agencies and groups makes lasting impacts on our community. No better example can be found than the 20+ year relationship between the Green County Cooperative Extension Service and the Green County Cattlemen’s Association.Since 2000, both organizations have worked hand in hand to improve the Green County beef industry. Through education, marketing of cattle, administering cost-share pr
A little over five years ago, the Green County Cooperative Extension Service put together a program for its community leaders over the struggles of our small town. This program gave statistics and brought truth to our leaders about the ageing population of Green County, the minimum amount of jobs, our low tax base, and our low income families. No one wants to talk about these issues, but they are real concerns for Green County. Shortly after this meeting, the Green County Cooperative Extens
Author: Brittany Brewer
Scott County has deep agricultural grass roots. It's heritage is made up of tobacco, beef, and grain farmers. However, Scott County has been drastically changing and growing in recent years. With the influx of commerce, people, and development the dynamic of the county is shifting. This has lead to people becoming more removed from agriculture and the rural way of life. While, farmers are diversifying their products and management strategies to meet the needs of the new environment that they
Author: Amanda Sears
Madison County, Kentucky has a long history of agriculture. Tobacco was historically the largest agriculture commodity though it has been replaced with cattle and forage production.While there is an appreciation of farming in our community, the general population knows very little about the agriculture that surrounds them every day. The county has changed greatly over the years. The county population has grown over 20% since 2000. Nearly 80% of Madison County is considered farmland yet onl
Repeated exposure to loud noises can damage the structures inside your ears, causing hearing loss. Hearing loss can negatively impact a person’s quality of life by limiting their ability to communicate with others. This limitation can lead to issues with mental health and personal safety. There have also been studies that have shown hearing loss is associated with an increased risk of dementia and social isolation.Hearing loss is especially prominent in the farming community due to hazardo
Author: Raul Villanueva
The “2022 PUBLIC LANDS DAY“ took place at Fort Campbell’s Lake Kyle on Saturday, Sept. 10 2022. This event was designated to teach children and adults about Fort Campbell area wildlife, history, and recreation opportunities through hands on activities. The entomology program showed a collection of insects as well as the use of sweep nets. The event had near 400 visitors including children and adults. The UK-entomology stand was one of the most visited sites.
Author: Jessica James
I have gone to these three places to teach kids how to do some different things. I have tied some of the lessons into Agriculture. For example, I taught them how to make a mini greenhouse and plant a tomato seed. While making the greenhouses, I also talked about the crops that they are seeing being planted in fields around them and what it takes to grow any crops or vegetables. I have helped teach them how to make a healthy smoothie. I will also be going to teach them how to make a trail mix rec
Author: Tad Campbell
The Buffalo Trace Area Extension Services and Maysville Community and Technical College partnered to host the community event, Farm Family Night. The event is geared to offer educational programs to all facets of the farm family. With many topics providing research-based information from the University of Kentucky, local educators offering specialized expertise, vendor network development, and youth educational events participants had the opportunity to a diverse offering of educatio
Author: Kelsey Marcum
Casey County is a very rural county in comparison to many other Kentucky counties. Agriculture is one of the most dangerous professions and it is important that those living in a rural community understand why. This is why Casey County Extension started Ag Safety Day for Casey County 5th graders. Casey County Extension partnered with the Casey County Conservation District, Casey County Farm Bureau, and Casey County School District to make it happen. Volunteers joined to teach different stat
Author: Joseph Ray
Boyle county is a growing community in terms of population and industries. From 2020 to 2025 Boyle County's population is expected to grow 2.2% according to a recent population projection by Kentucky State Data Center. The Boyle County Chamber of Commerce annual leadership program introduces participants to many different industries in the county through site visits with local professionals. With new professionals moving into the county this program lets participants learn the industrie
Author: Christopher Schalk
Barren County has had a county agriculture extension agent since 1920. I am the fourth, so needless to say folks in this position stay. The South Central Kentucky Cultural Center holds an annual program entitled, Harvest of History. The Harvest of History is held general close to Halloween, and is features local historical figures portrayed by community members. The program takes place in the historic Glasgow Municipal Cemetery. In the 2022 Harvest of History I was
Author: Trent Adkins
Healthy living is one of three 4-H mission mandates and encompasses: physical activity, personal safety, mental health, addiction prevention, and diversity and inclusion. Pulaski County Extension Agents: Jennifer Cole, Erica Spurgeon & TJ Adkins collaborated together to host a Progressive Ag and 4-H Safety Day for nearly 675 Pulaski County 8th graders at the Hal Rogers Fire Training Center. Students from Northern and Southern Middle Schools attended and Science Hill Independent attend
Author: Clinton Hardy
The Daviess County Agricultural Visionaries Committee was created in fall 2022. The Daviess County Extension Agent for Agriculture/Natural Resources was tasked with serving as chair of the committee which implmented the first of it's kind Daviess County Agricultural Hall of Fame. The mission of the Daviess County Agricultural Hall of Fame is to – Recognize visionaries, founders, servants, and innovators of agriculture in Daviess County.
Author: Jonathan Oakes
The Russell County landscape is home to an assortment of terrains. The county is home to large amounts of farmland, woodlands, streams, rivers and a large lake. Russell County Extension Office held its annual Progressive Farm Safety Day in conjunction with the Progressive Ag Foundation and hosted approximately 220, 3rd grade students from the county. The farm safety day was also attended by approximately 40 teachers, and community volunteers to help make the day a success.This
Author: Vicki Shadrick
Collaboration is “the act of working together with other people or organizations to create or achieve something” (Cambridge English Dictionary). When people or groups of people come together with the same purpose it can have a positive change on the expected outcome.In 2010 Webster County Cooperative Extension and the newly formed Webster County Cattlemen’s Association come together to plan, implement and evaluate the 1st annual Webster County Extension/Cattlemen’s
