Agriculture Agent Believes Educating Farmers On Cancer Prevention Part Of The Job

By Laura Skillman
Published on Jun. 9, 2004

“It is not an original idea but something I felt pretty passionate about especially after seeing a lot of the farmers in the county with cancers on their lips, ears and noses and having to have them removed.” Darrell Simpson, Muhlenberg County Extension agent for agriculture and natural resources

Southern Kentucky County Gets Moving with 4-H Fitness Day

By Aimee Heald-Nielson
Published on Jun. 9, 2004

“The kids get to see us in a different way; they get to see the real people we are." Sid Scott 7th Grade Teacher Clinton Co. Middle School

Managing Flood Problems on the Farm

By Brightwell
Published on Jun. 9, 2004

"Last month precipitation exceeded nine inches, making it the third wettest May in 110 years." Tom Priddy, UK Extension meteorologist

Healthy Eating Habits Taught By Cooperative Extension Service Lead To 100 Pound Weight Loss

By Laura Skillman
Published on Jun. 6, 2004

“We meet monthly, and basically we want to improve diets and encourage lots of fruits and vegetables. We also want to get people more active and exercise and really know the importance of being healthy and how diet and exercise can even reduce the cost of health care.” Christine Rivera, Caldwell Co

Cleaning-up Clothing and Furniture After Floods

Published on Jun. 2, 2004

“It is very important that you disinfect and clean your flood-soiled clothing." Patty Rai Smith UK Extension Specialist for Family and Consumer Sciences

Taking Care of Appliances After Recent Kentucky Floods

By Aimee Heald-Nielson
Published on Jun. 2, 2004

“It just really isn’t safe to reuse an appliance after it has been standing in flood water." Sue Badenhop UK Extension Specialist for Family Resource Management

Solar Panels Provide Educational Opportunity to Youth and Adults

By Aimee Heald-Nielson
Published on Jun. 2, 2004

“In the future someone may put in a solar panel at their house because of what they saw here. The savings they recoup may be well worth the investment we made.” D.J. Scully UK Extension Agent for Natural Resources and Environmental Management in Campbell County.

Spotty Rainfalls Expected to Continue Into Early June

By Laura Skillman
Published on Jun. 2, 2004

The jet stream has pushed the storm track southeast putting Kentucky in its path. Tom Priddy, UK agricultural meteorologist

Slime Molds Don't Deserve Image Created by Name and Appearance

By Ellen Brightwell
Published on Jun. 2, 2004

"They do not cause diseases, are not parasitic, and won't harm people and pets." Paul Vincelli, UK Extension Plant Pathologist

Vegetable Production Continues to Increase, Direct Marketing Driving Growth

By Laura Skillman
Published on Jun. 2, 2004

“Last year and this year as well, the growth is on farms where direct marketing is done.” Matt Ernst, UK Extension associate in agricultural economics