When prepping for home renovations, remember your plants. Use these tips to help minimize landscape damage during construction and other work.
Author: Traci Johnson
How to Keep Kids Entertained
We're all running out of ideas on how to keep our children entertained. When you hear "I'm bored," give these tips a try.
Farm State of Mind
In recognition of Mental Health Month, the American Farm Bureau Federation launched a comprehensive, easy-to-use online directory of resources for farmers, ranchers and their families who are experiencing stress and mental health challenges.
Ag News: BQCA, Cost-Share & More
Summer ag news items include Beef Quality & Care Assurance Training, Cost-Share Programs, and the Dead Livestock Removal Program.
Cattle Producers Update
Cattle producers, feed a mineral supplement with adequate magnesium to prevent grass tetany. Note updated beef mineral recommendations.
Spring Ag Notes
Spring ag news includes Horticulture Webinar Wednesdays, a note from the Oldham County Conservation District, and Private Pesticide Applicator training.
Cicadas & Your Trees
Several Kentucky counties will experience a large number of periodical cicadas emerging this spring. Besides the annoying racket they make, cicadas are also pests of trees.
Safe Disposal of Medication
Dispose of unused or expired medications as safely as possible. 80% of heroin addicts started with prescription opioids, and many got their first dose from families’ medicine cabinets. In addition, accidental exposure to medication is a major source of unintentional poisonings.
Trimming Expenses When Income Is Tight
Stretch a tight income by reducing expenses. Use these creative tips to prioritize, cut back, and eliminate excess spending.
Kindness Helps With Healing
Kindness is any act you do that benefits others. Research shows that people who help others in various ways are happier and have an overall better feeling of well-being than those who don’t practice kindness.
Oldham County Cooperative Extension Blog 