Ag & Natural Resources
Jeff Smith
Fleming County Extension Agent for
Agriculture & Natural Resources
(606) 845-4641
(606) 845-6311 Fax
jeffsmith@uky.edu
The Agricultural 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.
Services
- Soil Fertility Testing
- Forage Testing
- Animal Waste Nutrient Testing
- Plant Disease Identification & Control Recommendations
- Weed Identification & Control Recommendations
- Private Pesticide Applicator Training
- Educational Meetings
- Consultations & Farm Visits
2009 Hay Auction Schedule:
3rd Friday every month, starting Oct 16/ending March; Ronnie Lowe 606-782-5058
Newsletters and News Releases
- 8-26-09 Seeding Pastures and Hayfields
- 9-09-09 Alfalfa Needs Rest
- 9-25-09 Agricultural Newsletter
- 9-30-09 Burley Curing Advisory
- 10-16-09 Grazing Concerns
- 10-20-09 Agricultural Newsletter
- 11-16-09 Dairy Newsletter




