Tobacco Production, Producers Could Shrink Again In 2006

By Laura Skillman
Published on Nov. 23, 2005

Factors that will impact growers’ decisions for 2006 will be contract prices offered by tobacco companies compared to costs of production. Will Snell, UK Extension tobacco economist

Progam Aims To Introduce People To Other Food, Cultures

By Terri McLean
Published on Nov. 23, 2005

“I think one of the best ways you can actually learn about different countries is through their foods. It’s an opportunity to connect with a country that maybe they aren’t very familiar with or even to try a new recipe from a country they are very familiar with.” Marisa FitzGerald, Jessamine County

Restored Low Dutch Meeting House Site Of Sweet Home Spun Crafts, Classes

By Aimee Nielson
Published on Nov. 23, 2005

“This was a just a natural fit for us. Our farm is located in the heart of Dutch country here in Pleasureville. I can’t think of a more ideal location for these types of activities. It provides a perfect venue for farm-made products.” Sam Adams

Extension Efforts Target Medicare Part D Confusion

By Terri McLean
Published on Nov. 23, 2005

“When we accessed the numbers of eligible Kentuckians and saw the enormity of the task at hand, we realized that any organization, including the University of Kentucky with its Extension offices all across the state, had a responsibility to help get the information out there.” Deborah Murray

New Mineral Recommendations Available

Published on Nov. 23, 2005

The recommendations help beef producers across the state ensure that their cattle are getting the proper minerals in their diet. Roy Burris, UK Extension beef cattle specialist

Agriculture Adventures Teach Students Origins of Food

By Aimee Nielson
Published on Nov. 16, 2005

"Obviously, the communications skills they gain here are great and they also learn citizenship skills and just the knowledge of dealing with products.” Roy Turley UK Extension Agent for 4-H Youth Development in Clark County

Auction Proceeds Aid Fort Campbell Families

By Laura Skillman
Published on Nov. 16, 2005

“The goal is to encourage self-reliance while letting them know we are there if they do need us." Kimberly Carroll Family Readiness Group Assistant for 1st Brigade

Fields of Plenty' Author to Appear Dec. 4

By Terri McLean
Published on Nov. 16, 2005

“He has a beautiful, well-written book and he’s worked for many years as an advocate of sustainable food as both an author and a farmer.” Betty King, UK Extension Specialist for Community and Leadership Development

Conversation Aims to Produce Solutions to Forestry Issues

By Aimee Nielson
Published on Nov. 16, 2005

“We want to not only talk about some things but come up with actions; maybe some policy alternatives that can create better encouragement and incentives for landowners to have ways to monetize ecosystem services and protect the value of the forests." Steve Bullard UK College of Agriculture Dept. of

Extension Continues Methamphetamine Education

By Laura Skillman
Published on Nov. 16, 2005

“I don’t think some people realized how big of a problem it was. It is not as bad here as in some other places, but with the report this weekend of a mobile lab in a car blowing up, some people still don’t realize not only how dangerous the use of it is but so is the manufacturing.” Torey Earle