News Archive: Extension
Southern agricultural economists explain COVID-19 legislation, offer resources for producers
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Katie Pratt
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Among the COVID-19 topics the Southern agricultural economists address in their presentation include PPP, Families First Act, CARES Act and H2A labor issues.
4-H agents partnering with teachers on ‘home work’
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Carol Lea Spence
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Kentucky 4-H summer camping program suspended for 2020
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Laura Skillman
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Camp leadership is exploring options for 4-H camping experiences later this year if gathering restrictions are lifted.
Extension staff, volunteers assemble face shields, sew masks for Kentucky’s health care industry
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Katie Pratt
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UK Cooperative Extension is helping to make sure Kentucky's health care workers have the personal protective equipment they need.
4-H’s 1,000 Cranes Project offers international message of hope
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Katie Pratt
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Kentucky 4-H is trying to get youth and supporters to collectively make at least 1,000 paper cranes before June 1.
UK entomology student recording, evaluating state’s tick population
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Katie Pratt
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The research project will give UK entomologists, public health professionals, government officials and other stakeholders valuable information about the state's tick population.
Proper grain bin management saves lives
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Katie Pratt
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UK agricultural engineer Sam McNeill offers safety tips and reminders for grain bins.
FCS Extension offers webinars featuring practical ways to stay healthy during pandemic
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Katie Pratt
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The public can view the webinars live on FCS Extension's Facebook page, https://www.facebook.com/UKFCSExt/.
UK forestry extension offers weekly webinar ‘From the Woods Today’
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Carol Lea Spence
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UK Forestry and Natural Resources Extension is offering relevant information about woodlands in a weekly, live video class, “From the Woods Today.”
UK entomologist says urban pest control still important during pandemic
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Katie Pratt
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UK entomologists are offering tips to help pest control professionals continue to do their job while practicing social distancing.