News Archive: Extension
Free fruit for the masses
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Katie Pratt
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The Christian County extension office has played an integral part in establishing the Hopkinsville's first community orchard.
Decision deadline nearing for risk protection programs
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Katie Pratt
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A UK agricultural economist says now is the time for grain farmers to start thinking about risk protection.
UK Robinson Center Mountain Monday Series offers equine focus

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Aimee Nielson
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The Mountain Monday Series is the second Monday of each month.
Forestry industry has considerable economic impact
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Carol Lea Spence
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The forestry sector added nearly $10 billion to Kentucky’s economy in 2012 according to the 2012-2013 Kentucky Forestry Economic Impact Report released by the UK Dept. of Forestry.
UK Wheat Field Day is May 14
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Katie Pratt
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The upcoming field day will offer up-to-date information and cutting edge research regarding Kentucky wheat production.
Extension office bands together to connect with military families
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Katie Pratt
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The Wayne County extension office has and continues to support military members and their families during the deployment of the local National Guard unit.
Brazilian no-till leaders present UK with bust of Shirley Phillips
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Katie Pratt
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Brazilian leaders in no-till recently honored the late UK agronomist Shirley Phillips for his contributions to no-till that greatly improved agriculture in that country.
UK and state partner to restore bottomland hardwoods
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A Woodlands and Wildlife Field Day on June 1 in Hopkins County will offer owners of bottomlands the opportunity to learn more about their forests.
KSU to host aquaculture field day May 16
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Kentucky State University and Cooperative Extension will host an aquaculture field day and workshop at the KSU Center for Sustainability of Farms and Families.
Eastern Kentucky 4-H’er turns tragedy into teachable moments

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Aimee Nielson
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Courtney Rowland is a survivor of the March 2 tornado destroyed parts of Morgan County. She is working to help others surivive future disasters.