Handling Facilities Help Reduce Farm Accidents

By Mark Eclov
Published on Jul. 5, 1999

"One of the worst mistakes that a producer can make is to have no working facility at all." Larry Turner, Extension Agricultural Engineer

New Extension Video Covers Bird Feeding Basics

By Mark Eclov
Published on Jul. 5, 1999

The video points out that certain kinds of feed may attract specific bird species. Gold Finches enjoy niger seed.

Two New Water New Quality BMPs Focus on Poultry and Fertilizer

By Mark Eclov
Published on Jul. 5, 1999

"Producers who have a poultry operation and use the chicken litter for fertilizer will need to review and comply with the guidelines of both BMPs." Jennifer Cocanougher, Extension Associate in Water Quality

State 4-H Horse Contests Teach Leadership, Discipline

By Aimee D. Heald
Published on Jun. 30, 1999

"Judging teaches the kids to reason and make decisions on their own," Cara Newton, an agricultural economics graduate student and 4-H horse program assistant for the University of Kentucky's College of Agriculture, said.

Tips to Help Conserve Water Use in the Home

By Cheddi Acham and
Published on Jun. 29, 1999

Activities such as bathing or showering, doing the laundry and dishes, and cooking make a large contribution to the amount of water used indoors.

Water, Water Everywhere Isn't So this Summer

By Cheddi Acham and
Published on Jun. 29, 1999

Citizens can do several things to help preserve their community's water supply.

Agricultural Trade Will Rely on Second Half of 1999 for Improvements

By Aimee D. Heald
Published on Jun. 22, 1999

"With moisture being the most serious short term concern, the market and trade picture for the second half of 1999 is becoming much more important," Craig Infanger, extension agricultural economist for the University of Kentucky College of Agriculture.

Training course provides basics on safe use of poultry litter

By Mark Eclov
Published on Jun. 22, 1999

"Our educational task force's goal is to have all producers finish their water quality act plan as well as learn about the proper application of this natural resource," Tony Pescatore, Extension poultry specialist, UK College of Agriculture

Forestry, Wood-Use Programs Offer Something to Interest All at Field Day

By Ellen Brightwell
Published on Jun. 22, 1999

"From best management practices for logging to the maintenance and care of hardwood floors, and probably most things in between," said Dwayne Turner, special projects coordinator at Robinson Forest.

EFNEP Stories Tell Of People Helping People

By Haven Miller
Published on Jun. 21, 1999

I like being in the kitchen. I like cooking. And most of all I like helping people. It makes me feel great inside. It's as simple as that." Charlene Thomas