Kentucky Tobacco Farmers Planning to Grow Less Tobacco

By Laura Skillman
Published on Apr. 15, 2005

“I definitely think eastern Kentucky will lose production and the bluegrass area is also likely to decline. On a percentage basis we will likely see a greater share of Kentucky’s burley tobacco production shifting to the central and Midwestern part of the state." Will Snell UK College of Ag

4-H Teen Club Helps Preserve History

By Laura Skillman
Published on Apr. 15, 2005

“They are going to be our future leaders, I can see that. They do stuff like this year-round. We are really proud of them.” Rodney Kirtley Muhlenberg County Judge Executive

Eastern Kentucky Celebrates First Fine Arts Extension Agent in the United States

By Aimee Heald-Nielson
Published on Apr. 8, 2005

“Art is so much a part of our daily lives, it’s almost like breathing. The more we bring it into our lives on a daily basis, the better we feel.” David Adams UK Extension District One Director

Program Aids Refugees with Economics of Living in the United States

By Laura Skillman
Published on Apr. 7, 2005

“With them being so new to the United States, they had unrealistic ideas of what things cost so we wanted to show them the true costs such as what it takes to rent a house." Janet Turley UK Extension Agent for 4-H Youth Development in Warren County

Pest Management Training and Update Set for Fruit and Vegetable Growers

By Laura Skillman
Published on Apr. 7, 2005

UK Horticulture specialist Terry Jones will demonstrate how to calibrate two types of sprayers.

Raising Dairy Heifers a 'Good Option' for Kentucky Farmers

By Terri McLean
Published on Apr. 7, 2005

“We’re starting to build up the trust of these dairies as far as our ability to raise heifers." Bill Crist UK Extension Dairy Specialist

Rural Health and Safety Topics Addressed at National Conference

Published on Apr. 7, 2005

“We’re fortunate to have a number of speakers who are widely recognized authorities on topics related to rural health and agricultural safety." Larry Turner Associate Dean for Cooperative Extension, UK College of Agriculture.

Students Spruce up Their Skills During Spring Lawn Mower Clinic

By Terri McLean
Published on Apr. 1, 2005

“One thing all of our students do is learn some basic design concepts." Sue Nokes UK Biosystems and Ag Engineering Advisor

Teens Get a Lesson in Private Enterprise and Their Role in the Economy

By Aimee Heald-Nielson
Published on Apr. 1, 2005

“We concentrate on the government’s role in the economy and the structure of business. We also concentrate on basic economic philosophies like supply and demand.” Kathy Junker UK Extension Agent for 4-H Youth Development in Greenup Co.

New CD Allows Youth to Discover Livestock

By Laura Skillman
Published on Apr. 1, 2005

“The No. 1 goal of it is to help kids learn information important to livestock production." Richard Coffey, UK Extension Swine Specialist