Harvest Trail Tour Highlights Scott County Agritourism

By Aimee D. Heald
Published on Oct. 22, 2003

“We try to get everyone working toward one common goal for this community." Mark Reese, UK Cooperative Extension Agent for Ag. and Natural Resource in Scott County

Historical Marker Highlights UK Research And Education Center

By Laura Skillman
Published on Oct. 22, 2003

"Our experts have been leaders in the beef industry, precision agriculture, nutrient management, environmental aspects of farming, community development and I could go on and on. They are committed to providing the very best information for the community, state and nation.” Nancy Cox,

Camp Gives Youth A Look At Health Careers

By Laura Skillman
Published on Oct. 22, 2003

“We’ve partnered to educate our children about health careers that are out there and some of the opportunities they might have.” Wanda Paris, Lyon County Extension agent for 4-H/Youth Development

Dairy Management Field Day is Oct. 30

By Aimee D. Heald
Published on Oct. 22, 2003

“Ideally, the dairy farmer should be able to have an estimate of the nutrient contents of the manure as it is being applied to cropland.” Jose` Bicudo UK Agricultural Engineer

Farmers' Markets Continue To Grow In Kentucky

By Laura Skillman
Published on Oct. 22, 2003

“Part of it is people are looking to diversify, but the other part is that there is really strong demand for fresh, locally grown produce.” Tim Woods, UK horticulture marketing specialist

Foresters, Landowners and Loggers Collaborate at East Ky. Tree Farm

By Aimee D. Heald
Published on Oct. 15, 2003

“A lot of people just use their woodlands for recreation. But there are a lot of things they can do to improve their recreation ability. They can get other benefits of wildlife and timber and improve water quality at the same time.” Kevin Galloway Ky. Div. of Forestry

Planning Considerations For Farm Income Taxes

By Laura Skillman
Published on Oct. 15, 2003

Farmers can use several tax provisions to help minimize their income tax bill in 2003. Good income and expense records are key to tax planning and optimizing tax savings. Craig Gibson, UK farm management specialist

Pumpkin Festival Teaches Youngsters Agriculture Basics

By Aimee D. Heald
Published on Oct. 15, 2003

“They get to take a pumpkin home, paint a pumpkin, and taste pumpkin muffins so that they see the pumpkins are good for more than decorations.” Frank Hicks UK Extention Agent for Ag. and Natural Resources in Clark Co.

Rough Weather Year Continues for Burley Growers

By Aimee D. Heald
Published on Oct. 8, 2003

“The last thing growers needed was an early cold snap." Bob Pearce UK Extension Tobacco Specialist

Computers Connect The Ages In Cyber Seniors/Cyber Teens

By Laura Skillman
Published on Oct. 8, 2003

“We thought it would be beneficial. We have a lot of seniors in Madisonville.” Carey Renfro, Hopkins County Extension health educator