Kentucky Woman Honored In Washington

By Haven Miller
Published on Mar. 17, 2004

“Vella was a great student and we were so proud for her to be nominated - she is the epitome of what EFNEP is all about.” Cathy Howell, Jackson County EFNEP Assistant

Periodical Cicadas Set To Emerge This Spring

By Laura Skillman
Published on Mar. 17, 2004

"For the vast majority of people other than fear and irritation, they are nothing more than a curiosity." Doug Johnson, UK Extension entomologist

Higher Feed Costs Will Cut Into Livestock Profits This Year

By Laura Skillman
Published on Mar. 17, 2004

If these high prices for soybean meal and corn are sustained throughout this year and into 2005, some structural changes will occur in the livestock industry. Lee Meyer, UK Extension agricultural economist

Wellness Forum Emphasizes Health and Nutrition for Women

By Aimee D. Heald
Published on Mar. 10, 2004

“We want to make them aware that they have some control over their health destiny by changes they make in their lifestyles." Denise Rennekamp, UK Extension Association for Health

Children Become "Organ Wise" While Learning Health Lessons

By Haven Miller
Published on Mar. 10, 2004

“It makes learning fun, and if you make it fun children learn more.” Brenda Williamson, Pulaski County EFNEP assistant

Temperature Checking Hay Can Keep Fires at Bay

By Laura Skillman
Published on Mar. 10, 2004

Hay should be monitored to ensure it does not reach temperatures that can damage the hay or lead to spontaneous combustion. Doug Overhults, UK Extension agricultural engineer

Economist Says It's a Good Time for Declining Farm Program Costs

By Aimee D. Heald
Published on Mar. 10, 2004

“USDA farm programs provide a broad safety net for U.S. and Kentucky farmers." Craig Infanger, UK Agricultural Economist

New Web Site Opens Up World of Possibilities

By Haven Miller
Published on Mar. 3, 2004

“The learning modules help a person become a better citizen, parent, spouse, partner, friend, or co-worker." Sam Quick, Extension human development specialist

Animal Science Students Earn First in Regional Quadrathlon

By Haven Miller
Published on Mar. 3, 2004

“Student teams had to be knowledgeable about a variety of breeds and species, including beef cattle, dairy cattle, horses, poultry, sheep and swine.” Debra Aaron, Animal Sciences faculty member

Production-Oriented Goat Workshops Offered Throughout Eastern Kentucky

By Aimee D. Heald
Published on Mar. 3, 2004

“Throughout the production year, goat producers have many opportunities to add value to their goats in the marketing process.” Monty Chappell, UK Extension Sheep and 4-H Program Specialis