“We’ve just never experienced anything like this before.” Craig Gibson UK Area Extension Farm Management Specialist
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Women in Agriculture State Conference in Owensboro Nov. 2-4
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“Participants can learn about agritourism through a morning workshop and an afternoon tour. In the evening they can learn how to make the most of tobacco buyout money, or they can take some time for themselves at a pampering spa session.” Kim Henken UK Extension Associate for Environmental Issues a
Home-Based Processors Finding Success at Farmers' Markets
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“Farmers are selling canned sliced green tomatoes to fry, hot mustard spread, low-sugar pickles, pickled corn and salsa, pickled beets, chowchow, lime pickles.” Sandra Bastin UK Extension Food and Nutrition Specialist
It is very likely that Hurricane Katrina moved spores of the soybean rust fungus into the state as it passed though this past week. But, even though spores are likely to be in Kentucky, the overall concentration of spores will be low and dilute. Don Hershman, UK Extension Plant Pathologist
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Recent Rains Little Help to Grain, Tobacco
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“With the price of fuel going up, it’s not a good situation. With the corn already under severe drought stress, it’s a bad situation.” Chad Lee, UK College of Agriculture Extension Plant and Soil Scientist
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Equine Drill Team Teaches Teamwork
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“I love the adrenaline when we perform, and I love working together. It gets you connected with your horse.” Erica Phelps, 5-year drill team member
Remnants of Katrina Improve Drought Status in Kentucky
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“It’s sad that our drought relief has to come from a storm that has caused such pain for our southern neighbors." Tom Priddy UK College of Agriculture Meteorologist
Kentucky Nonprofit Leadership Forum Set for Oct. 6
The forum provides an excellent opportunity for executive directors, board members, fund development, finance, program staff and volunteers of nonprofit organizations to hear from local and national speakers in the nonprofit sector on a variety of topics.
UK College of Ag Experts Work with Vineyards, Wineries to Advance Grape Industry in Kentucky
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“The long-term outlook is great for Kentucky because we do have the climate and the sites." Kaan Kurtural UK College of Agriculture Extension Viticulturalist