News by County

"We'll still have decent fall color this year, but it may be more subtle and not quite as bright." Tom Kimmerer, UK Tree Physiologist

"This was the most integrated training Extension has ever done. It affected all our clients." Jack McAllister, UK Extension Specialist.

"No doubt, farming is a hazardous job." Governor Paul Patton

"The dry weather tends to concentrate sugars and flavor components and so you get a sweeter, better tasting product." John Strang, UK Extension Horticulture Specialist

"Foresters across the state have been battling fires since July." Doug McLaren, UK Forest Management Specialist

"The hot dry summer had an impact on the Kentucky pumpkin crop." John Strang, UK Horticulture Specialist

"Lots of families and children attend, and we always have a wonderful time seeing each other and renewing acquaintances." Grace Gorrell, Associate Director for Agricultural Alumni & Development

"It's good to encourage farm families to walk around the farm. Let kids identify the hazards. That way, the parents have a better appreciation of what their kids understand." Larry Piercy, UK Ag Safety and Health Specialist.

"As additional restrictions are placed on the general public for using water from public systems, part of these restrictions also will apply to farmers." Henry Duncan, UK agriculture water quality liaison

"We estimate that the drought's impact on the economy of Kentucky could be in excess of 495 million dollars." Larry Jones, economist in the University of Kentucky College of Agriculture.