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Backyard Garden More Than a Hobby for Eastern Kentucky Woman
By
Aimee Nielson
Published on Jun. 30, 2005
"I would say that anybody who wants some nutritious food, whether it be beans or tomatoes, just ought to go out and get some seed and try it. You will really be rewarded and you will get hooked on doing it. " Pat Biggerstaff
Basket Seminar Celebrates 10 Years
By
Aimee Nielson
Published on Jun. 30, 2005
“Programs such as this help build friendships, they help families to stay together." Betty Overly UK Extension Family and Consumer Sciences Agent in Bourbon Co.
Multi-Agency Exercise Helps State Prepare for Potential Agro-Terrorism
By
Haven Miller
Published on Jun. 29, 2005
“When you start thinking about the different agencies – the emergency management, the police, the Army, the federal agencies – we don’t often get the chance to work together, and this gives us that chance.” Daniel Castle Winchester Fire Chief and President of the Bluegrass Emergency Response Team
Extension Leadership Programs Help Participants Through Challenges
By
Laura Skillman
Published on Jun. 29, 2005
“I’ve learned whenever we hit a snag how to go back and go around that and into another direction." Mildred Watson
Lunch Break Includes Education, Nutrition, Activity
By
Laura Skillman
Published on Jun. 24, 2005
“We’re trying to promote new recipe ideas, educational information about fruits and vegetables and healthier recipes. We have a different theme every time.” Rita Stewart UK Extension Agent for Family and Consumer Sciences in Lincoln Co.
Summer Program Pairs Nutritious Meals with Exercise
By
Laura Skillman
Published on Jun. 24, 2005
Get Moving Kentucky! is a physical activity program of the Kentucky Cooperative Extension Service Health Education through Extension Leadership that encourages all Kentuckians to increase their physical activity.
Eden Shale Vineyard Trial Yielding Important Information for Grape Growers
By
Terri McLean
Published on Jun. 23, 2005
“Grapes are a blossoming industry in Kentucky, and we would like to see it as an agricultural industry." Kaan Kurtural UK Extension Vitaculturist
Waiting And Watching For Soybean Rust
By
Laura Skillman
Published on Jun. 15, 2005
“Right now, and until we have some indication that soybean rust has moved out of its current locations of central Florida and southwest Georgia, the prudent thing to do at this time is wait, watch and listen.” Don Hershman, Extension plant pathologist
Keeping Dairy Cows Cool In Heat Is Essential
By
Aimee Nielson
Published on Jun. 15, 2005
“The temperature determines how often cows need to be soaked with water. Under severe heat stress, cows should be soaked every five minutes, along with fans to blow fresh air over them. Under less severe stress, soaking can be cut back to every 10 to 15 minutes." Bill Crist, Extension dairy specia
Summer Heat Considerations For Horses
By
Aimee Nielson
Published on Jun. 15, 2005
“Horses need fresh, clean water available at all times. Routinely checking and cleaning water containers on a regular basis is vital. It ensures your horses will have water available from a container they will actually drink from.” Bob Coleman , Extension horse specialist