News by County

“It's very hard now for a cattle backgrounder who bought cattle a few months ago and has been looking to get those cattle sold.” Lee Meyer, UK Extension livestock marketing specialist

"Be sure to use fireplaces and wood-burning stoves for their intended purposes and don't burn inappropriate fuels or igniter substances." Larry Piercy, UK Extension safety and health specialist

“The goal was how we can get them ready to start over.” Martha Slemp, UK Cooperative Extension agent for family and consumer science

“We have diverse speakers talking about unique topics that will benefit Kentucky producers in beef cattle, dairy, equine, sheep and goats.” Bob Coleman, UK Extension horse specialist

“The pace really picked up after we won the state finals at the Kentucky State Fair.” Wanda Dodson, co-coach and Warren County volunteer leader

“Sometimes I know what a kid wants and I help the parents find it while we shop. I get to see these kids have what they want for Christmas.” Brenda Childers, UK EFNEP Assistant for Lee County

“We want to offer educational programs that will advance participants' knowledge, and be research-based as well as help advance the beautification of the entire area.” Kathy Keeney, UK Cooperative Extension agent for horticulture

“Support from NSF is especially valuable because it brings heightened national attention to the excellent work we are doing at UK.” Wendy Baldwin, UK executive vice-president for research

“This is the fourth time in the past eight years we have achieved a 'top five' placing, and the second time in four years we've had two All-Americans.” Monty Chappell, UK livestock specialist & team coach

“Agricultural economists have been saying for two or three years that we're in a precarious supply and demand balance on a global scale.” Steve Riggins, UK grain marketing specialist