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Fall is by 6 far the best time of year to fertilize your lawn Chemical 8 Clocks Unmasks Trees’ Vibrant Fall Colors Sunn Hemp 10 As A Summer Cover Crop That’s An Idea
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Forestry Team Studies Horticulture Team Studies Ham Club 4-H Camp Animal Clubs Family And Consumer Sciences Homemaker Clubs All star Dads Agriculture Beef Cattle Association Pork Producers Agriculture Development Board Pesticide Application Certification Master Cattlemen Master Grazer Horticulture Master Gardeners We, in Extension tend to be a bit Farmers Market compartmentalized when it Beekeepers Association comes to our program offerings. Blooming Bardstown Garden Tour So with this opportunity I would As you can see there are lots of like to also offer other opportunities to become involved. opportunities that come from our office. The following is a list The list above is not complete and we are always looking for the of programs that originate within our walls and many times ideas and interest that you have to build programs upon. If you from interest of our clientele. have questions about any of these 4-H Youth Development programs please call our office or Shooting Sports Education email me and I will gladly answer Cooking Schools any and all of your questions. Leadership Programs In Cooperative Extension we serve a lot of areas in the community and are very proud to do so. It is a really good part of the job to be involved with folks who are passionate about many of the wonderful aspects of our community. There are always new things to learn about and implement. As I write this I am also listening to our Specialist, Dr. Paul Vincelli, discuss the implications (good and bad) with the CRISPR technology. I appreciate this learning opportunity so that I may carry out a conversation with clientele if needed.
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