News by County

“I think this is a good experience for them to see what happens on a farm and see the animals and farm equipment." Lora Marsh 4-H Teen Council Vice President

“The speakers always bring new information to us as well as perhaps a different or interesting slant on a problem or opportunity within gardening." Sue Sturgeon, Northern KY Master Gardener

Our health can be impacted by the environment in which we live, work and play. Kim Henken, UK Extension Associate for Environmental Issues

“The goal of this conference is to help farmers know what it takes to succeed, and we'll have a number of experienced, successful farmers there to share their insights and knowledge.” Christy Cassady, coordinator, New Crops Opportunities Center, UK College of Agriculture

“The heritage center is about eastern Kentucky. It’s about our culture; where we came from; who we are. It’s been a work in progress for nearly 12 years but this is just the beginning." Gwenda Adkins UK Cooperative Extension Agent for Family and Consumer Sciences in Elliot County

"We will collect data to continue to fine tune our data base of knowledge of pot-in-pot production because it is still relatively new in this state." Amy Fulcher, UK Extension associate for nursery crops

“If interest in soy-based biodiesel continues to grow that's good news for our Kentucky farmers because it creates a larger demand for soybean oil." Debbie Ellis, executive director, Kentucky Soybean Promotion Board

A fuel cost comparison spreadsheet is available via the Internet through the UK College of Agriculture's biosystems and agricultural engineering department's website at www.bae.uky.edu/smcneill

“It’s really a great opportunity to have youngsters here from urban areas who’ve never had the opportunity to come out and visit nature." Doug McLaren UK College of Agriculture Extension Forest Specialist

“They’ll (participants) make hypothetical decisions about fencing, grazing and water.” Donna Amaral-Phillips UK College of Agriculture Extension Dairy Specialist