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The proposed increase for a state check-off is the same amount as the current national check-off.

“We wanted parents to hear what it takes to raise a child from the perspective of the family; the village, that is the community; and the perspective of knowledge, that is the land grant university with its research that should be reaching out to the community." Carole Gnatuk, UK Extension Family C

"He has expressed both a broad vision and commitment to growth of forestry and natural resource programs for Kentucky, and he has hit the ground running, both in the college and out in the state.” Nancy Cox, UK College of Agriculture Associate Dean for Research

“We taught them the specific phrases we knew they’d need just to help themselves.” Carol Hinton, Breckinridge County Extension agent for agriculture and natural resources

"Always make time to take care of your pets and be aware of and deal with potentially toxic situations during the holidays." Roberta Dwyer, UK associate professor of veterinary science

“It is not the end of the world. Other countries have learned how to survive with this and soybean production acres are still fairly stable in the world. So, if they can do it, we can do it too. It will be a challenge and there will be some pain, but overall, we will survive.” Don Hershman, UK plan

"Developing realistic expectations about the holidays is a way to avoid unnecessary disappointment and stress." Gary Hansen, UK Extension Sociologist

“More farmers are showing up at our backdoor and they have so much variety in meats, cheese, and so on. Kathy Cary, Owner and chef at Lilly's and LePeche in Louisville, Ky.

“They may do something really small such as writing a letter to the editor of their local newspaper, or they may host candidate forums or get involved in local boards and commissions related to agriculture." Gae Broadwater, Public Policy Institute Coordinator and Extension specialist at Kentucky St

“We have put natural products in the forefront of the university's efforts.” Dr. Lee T. Todd Jr., UK President