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Wolfe County Office
(North Washington Street)
P.O. Box 146
Campton, KY 41301-0146
Phone: (606) 668-3712
Fax: (606) 668-3732
Email: DL_CES_WOLFE@EMAIL.UKY.EDU
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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.
 
The Agriculture and Natural Resources programs in
Wolfe
County
offer educational opportunities to producers and agricultural businessmen on
crops, diseases, pest management, farm and business management, risk management,
erosion control, livestock management and water quality. Programs are
offered throughout the year.
District
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4-H Horse Show Results
Walking Racking Mountain Division Results
Western Division Results
Newsletters
December
2007
January
2008
February 2008
April 2008
May
2008
June
2008
July
2008
TOPICS OF INTEREST
Tomato Blossom End Rot
Asian
Lady Beetles
KY
Goat & Sheep ID Requirements
Using Animal Manures as Nutrient Sources
When to Apply Lime and Fertilizer
Managing Steep Terrain for Livestock Forage Production
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Farm Chemical Collection and Rinse & Return Program
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Do
your part to protect the environment for future farmers. Kentucky
Department of Agriculture will pick up pesticide containers, insecticides,
herbicides, fungicides, fumigants, rodenticides, nematicides and
acaricides. Call 1-800-205-6543 for more information or visit www.kyagr.com.
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Insect Identification
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For
problem pests or a unique specimen, the UK Department of Entomology will
identify and/or suggest a control method. There is no cost for this
service and results are provided in about 1 week.
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Plant Disease Identification
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Trees,
shrubs, and flowers get sick too. Bring in a fresh cut specimen for the UK
Plant Disease Diagnostic Laboratory to analyze. There is no cost for this
service and an identification and control suggestion will be returned in
about 1 week.
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Soil Tests
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To
maintain productive and economical plant growth operations, the UK Soil
Testing Laboratory will perform routine and non-routine tests. Results
usually take up to 2 weeks and there is a $6.00 fee for this service.
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Weed Identification
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What
is that pesky weed that keeps popping up in your flower garden? Let us
send your sample to the UK Weed Science Herbarium for an identification
and control suggestion. This service is free to you and results are
returned in about 1 week.
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Join
Our Mailing List
If
you would like to be notified about future cost share programs, trainings,
meetings or events taking place in
Wolfe
County
, then please call our office at 606-668-3712 and ask to be added to our Ag
Mailing List.
ADDITIONAL
LINKS OF INTEREST:
Some of the
following websites are not managed by the
University
of
Kentucky
. The University does not review, control or take responsibility for the
contents of those sites.
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