News by County

Attending the grazing conference can help provide producers with the knowledge necessary to improve the grazing systems on their farms. Garry Lacefield, UK Extension forage specialist

“We try to get everyone working toward one common goal for this community." Mark Reese, UK Cooperative Extension Agent for Ag. and Natural Resource in Scott County

"Our experts have been leaders in the beef industry, precision agriculture, nutrient management, environmental aspects of farming, community development and I could go on and on. They are committed to providing the very best information for the community, state and nation.” Nancy Cox,

“We’ve partnered to educate our children about health careers that are out there and some of the opportunities they might have.” Wanda Paris, Lyon County Extension agent for 4-H/Youth Development

“Ideally, the dairy farmer should be able to have an estimate of the nutrient contents of the manure as it is being applied to cropland.” Jose` Bicudo UK Agricultural Engineer

“Part of it is people are looking to diversify, but the other part is that there is really strong demand for fresh, locally grown produce.” Tim Woods, UK horticulture marketing specialist

“A lot of people just use their woodlands for recreation. But there are a lot of things they can do to improve their recreation ability. They can get other benefits of wildlife and timber and improve water quality at the same time.” Kevin Galloway Ky. Div. of Forestry

Farmers can use several tax provisions to help minimize their income tax bill in 2003. Good income and expense records are key to tax planning and optimizing tax savings. Craig Gibson, UK farm management specialist

“They get to take a pumpkin home, paint a pumpkin, and taste pumpkin muffins so that they see the pumpkins are good for more than decorations.” Frank Hicks UK Extention Agent for Ag. and Natural Resources in Clark Co.

“The last thing growers needed was an early cold snap." Bob Pearce UK Extension Tobacco Specialist