“Not only do you have to think about the farmers but the lenders, agribusinesses and many small, local retailers. We are talking about some significant money out there that we thought was in our back pocket but all the sudden is somewhat in jeopardy.” Will Snell, UK Extension tobacco policy special
“The market is good to excellent as long as you know enough to do the job. Marketing is half or 75 percent of the business and that’s really the challenge.” Bob Anderson, UK horticulture specialist
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Save on Escalating Home Heating Costs
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"A good way to decrease home heating costs is to reduce energy losses by sealing duct leaks, caulking and weather stripping." Linda Adler, UK Family and Consumer Sciences Extension Specialist
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Dealing With High Energy Costs On The Farm
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“High fuel costs probably will reduce tillage but there are some soil types that need tillage. What a farmer needs to do, is sit back and reevaluate where he stands. He needs to look at crops he’s planting and the soils he’s planting in. If you are in poorly drained soils, then you probably need som
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Program Aims to Help Community Get Healthy
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We want them to practice a healthier lifestyle and we’re giving them tools to do that. I’ve been excited because they are excited.” Donna Fryman, UK Extension Agent for Family and Consumer Sciences in Fleming Co.
Farmers and Businesses Help Residents "Fall in Love" with County
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“We’re trying to expand on agritourism in the area with something that is beneficial to the farmers and the cities.” John Wilson, UK Extension Agent for Agriculture and Natural Resources in Madison County
Walk Your Land Program Educates Landowners On Methamphetamine Production
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“We really hope to get farmers and landowners, outdoors people, anyone who has a chance at seeing these clandestine meth production areas to really know what they are, know how to deal with them and know whom to call.” Torey Earle
“We really wanted to increase tourism activity in the county and get people from outside the county to visit." Donna Fryman, UK Extension Agent for Family and Consumer Sciences in Fleming Co.
Natural Products Innovation Conference Will Highlight Resources, Partnerships
“Our conference last year was highly successful and brought together some of the best and brightest minds in the state's natural products industry.” Maelor Davies, KTRDC director "UK president Dr. Lee Todd will present the opening address, and we have three excellent keynote speakers." Gabriel
"To keep from feeling deprived during the holidays, fix traditional favorites but eat smaller portions of them." Sandra Bastin, UK Extension Food and Nutrition Specialist
