Ag & Natural Resources
Jeffrey H. Casada
County Extension Agent for Agricultural/Natural Resources
Email to: jcasada@uky.edu
Agriculture and Natural Resources
The Agriculture and Natural Resources program provides non-formal education in the areas of agricultural production, homeowner plantings, and natural resource utilization. Specific programs include information on food production, farm business management, marketing and processing agricultural products, natural resource management and home lawn and garden information. We address issues dealing with environmental stewardship, the rural-urban interface, and value-added enterprises.
To see what has been going on in Extension and to check out upcoming programs, click the Combined Newsletter link under Quick Links.
UNLESS OTHERWISE STATED, ALL PROGRAMS AND MEETINGS ARE HELD AT THE CLAY COUNTY EXTENSION OFFICE. CALL 606-598-2789 TO REGISTER.
♦ Beef Cattle: De-worming, Vaccination and Fly Control will be at Sebastian Farms in Wolverine, KY on May 14th from 6:30-8:30 pm. Topics include: Vaccination Program for Cow/Claf herd-Types of vaccines, timing, frequency; Vaccination and Management Considerations for the Bull; Proper Handling of Vaccines; Proper Vaccination Technique; and Internal and External Parasite Control. If you are unable to attend and would like to view the workshop by U-stream, please go to: http://www.ustream.tv/channel/mountainmonday. For more information please contact Jackie Allen at 606-666-2438, ext. 285 or email to jackie.allen@uky.edu.
♦ Southeast Kentucky Beekeepers Association will meet on Thursday, May 17, 2012 at the Laurel County Extension Office at 6:00 pm. The meeting will include a field trip to tour Bob Williams’ bee farm. Please call 598-2789 to register.
♦ Gardeners Toolbox: Backyard Poultry Production will be Thursday, May 24th from 6:00-8:00 pm at the Laurel County Extension Office. Raising chickens in the backyard has become very popular in our area in the last couple of years. Whether for meat production or a steady supply of fresh eggs, the care and feeding of the chickens is quite similar. We’ll discuss the health, shelter, and feeding of the birds to ensure the best quality product. Materials fee—$5. Pre-registration is required so call 598-2789 to register.
♦Taste of the World Day Camp for children in grades 3rd-5th, will be held July 11, 18, and 25 at Rawlings and Stinson Park from 10:30 am – 1:10 pm. Your children will travel the world and learn about Japan, Mexico and Hawaii during the day camp. Mexico will be on July 11th, Japan on July 18th and Hawaii on July 25th. Youth will make a craft, exercise and be provided lunch. The program is sponsored by the Clay County Extension Office. Felisha Mitchell, SNAP Ed Assistant, Lora Lee Frazier Howard, Family & Consumer Science Agent, and Ashley Adkins, 4-H/Youth Development Agent will be present. You must register by July 6th by calling 598-2789 if you plan on attending. Cost is FREE! Click HERE for flyer!
♦ Red Bird Mission News
If anyone has Hair Sheep or baby chicks they would like to give away or sell, please contact Karen Dial at Red Bird Mission Community Outreach, 606-598-0520.
Beginning Beekeeping for Kentuckians
Click on the bee!
Beeke
eper meetings will resume in March. The Southeast Kentucky Beekeepers meet at the Laurel County Cooperative Extension Service on the 3rd Thursday of each month from March through October. Meetings begin at 6:00 pm. Whether you're an experienced beekeeper or just starting out, everyone is welcome! Each meeting is potluck, so please bring your favorite dish.
"NEW Beekeeping Newsletter" - January 2011 - Newsletter from Phil Craft, Kentucky State Apiarist, Retired
Kentucky State Beekeepers Association Website
Garden Bloom Series 2009-2010 Schedule
Garden Bloom is a series of workshops and classes where Clay Countians can get hands-on, practical information to improve their lives, home and environment. It is sponsored by the Clay County Master Gardener Program but you don't have to be a Master Gardener to attend. Pick as many or as few classes as you like. There is no charge for most events. Register for each class by calling the Clay County Cooperative Extension Service at 598-2789. Starting time will be 6:00 pm.
CHECK OUT THESE HELPFUL LINKS:
Kentucky Department of Agriculture
Home Vegetable Gardening in Kentucky
Kentucky Department of Fish & Wildlife Resources
Hypertufa Pot Workshop
Everyone had a great time during the Hypertufa Pot Workshop. As part of the Garden Bloom Series, which offers garden related classes and workshops to the public, Beverly Craft taught this workshop. Everyone made a 9" by 16" trough style pot to take home. Big thanks to Beverly and Robert Craft!
Educational programs of the Kentucky Cooperative Extension Service serve all people regardless of race, color, age, sex, religion, disability, or national origin.