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2020 Report to the People

December 4, 2020November 20, 2020 / Traci Johnson / Leave a comment

Oldham County Extension's Report to the People includes articles on 4-H leadership, nutrition education, Oldham County agriculture, and more.

Soils, Fertilizers, & Plant Growth

September 22, 2020April 28, 2022 / Traci Johnson / Leave a comment

What everyone should know about soil nutrients, fertilizers, and plant growth. Get a quick rundown of soil nutrients, fertilizers, soil testing, and other important information related to plant growth.

Before You Get Backyard Chickens

September 4, 2020October 21, 2020 / Traci Johnson / Leave a comment

Thinking about backyard chickens? Backyard chicken keeping may involve more than you thought. Review these requirements before jumping into poultry keeping.

A Brief Introduction to Beekeeping

August 29, 2020October 21, 2020 / Traci Johnson / Leave a comment

Interested in beekeeping? Get the basics on keeping bees so that you can make an informed decision on whether or not beekeeping is right for you.

How to Reclaim Hay Feeding Areas

May 29, 2020October 21, 2020 / Traci Johnson / Leave a comment

Wet conditions this winter affected hay feeding areas. Even well-designed feeding pads could have significant damage where animals enter and leave, creating perfect growing conditions for summer annual weeds. While these areas may look rough now, you can improve them.

Summer Ag Updates

May 29, 2020October 21, 2020 / Traci Johnson / Leave a comment

Summer ag updates include Oldham County cost-share program announcements, Farm Service Agency program update, and upcoming ag surveys.

Cereal Rye in Oldham County

May 28, 2020October 21, 2020 / Traci Johnson / Leave a comment

University of Kentucky Extension is working with Kentucky producers to evaluate cereal rye production. Oldham County is hosting three of these field trials which will help UK Extension agronomists and growers evaluate varieties, seeding rates, fertilizer needed, and any pest control needed.

Celebrate Earth Day At Home

April 22, 2020June 15, 2021 / michaelboice4151 / Leave a comment

April 22, 2020, is the 50th Earth Day. Here are some ideas for celebrating Earth Day at home during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Spring Oldham County Events

February 28, 2020February 18, 2020 / Traci Johnson / Leave a comment

Upcoming 4-H Youth Development, Agriculture & Natural Resources, Family & Consumer Sciences, and Horticulture events in Oldham County, Kentucky.

Spring Oldham County Ag News

February 28, 2020October 21, 2020 / Traci Johnson / Leave a comment

Oldham County spring ag news includes pesticide trainings, OC cattleman KCA Hall of Fame inductee, Oldham County Ag Connection, Backyard Streams program, and more.

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