Ag & Natural Resources
FLEMING COUNTY - Ag & Natural Resources Extension Agent
April Wilhoit
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You must include your name, address, phone number, email address
and all commodities/crops you presently grow on your farm
by calling our office at 606-845-4641,
or email: april.wilhoit@uky.edu
NOTE: Newsletters are mailed only 4x per year
due to high volume of 1,285 addresses.
I do email Newsletters in between these mailing,
so include your email address to keep up to date
on all current events and news.
Trainings and Events Calendar
JUNE through DECEMBER
Jun. 15 Farmers Market Opening Day, 8am-1pm, FCEO
Jun. 20 Wildlife Management Program, 6pm, FCEO, reg. req'd. by June 18, meal included
Jun. 25 Organic Row Crops & Large-Scale Transitions Field Day, 9:30am-12pm CT Crofton
Jul. 16 Ag Advisory Council, 11:30am-1pm, FCEO
Jul. 18 Spray Clinic, Princeton KY 8:30am-4pm, sign-in at 8am pre-reg.
Jul. 20 Farmers Market, 8am-1pm, FCEO
Jul. 20 Fleming Co. Showcase
Jul. 23-25 Plant Camp for Youth , reg. now, limited spaces available
Aug. 3 Fleming Co. Farmers Market Customer Appreciation Day
Aug. 15-25 KY State Fair
Sep. 23 Growing Industrial Hemp Mtg. 6pm, MCTC
Sep. 26 Beef Bash, all day, 1171 Midway Road, Versailles, KY
Oct. Farm School For Women, 4 meetings; 10/1-10/8-10/15-10/22; $25 reg. fee pd. by 9/13
Oct. 1 Farm School For Women (1 of 4: 6pm) Locations Vary
Oct. 2 Fencing School FCEO
Oct. 8 Farm School For Women (2 of 4: 6pm) Locations Vary
Oct. 15 Farm School For Women (3 of 4: 6pm) Locations Vary
Oct.. 22 Farm School For Women (4 of 4: 6pm) Locations Vary
Oct. 29 Closing Day for FC Farmers Market FCEO
Nov. 4 Creating a Business Plan for Beginners 6pm FCEO
Dec. 13 Commercial Pesticide Applicator Continuing Ed. Training FCEO
2019 News Releases
Managing limited hay supply 02-05-19
Preparing for flash floods 02-21-19
Eight reasons to test your soil 03-07-19
Spring weather safety is important 03-21-19
Post weaning value added program 04-18-19
Things to consider if you want to produce your own eggs 05-02-19
Provide the right amount of water to summer veggies 05-03-19
Minimize soil compaction on the farm 05-16-19
Websites
Dairy
Miscellaneous
2018 Kentucky Land Value and Cash Rent Survey Guide
Hay Testing Program
Ag Lime Testing Results
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Fleming County Cooperative Extension Service
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April Wilhoit
Fleming County Extension Agent for Agriculture & 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.
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WARNING: Some Web sites to which these materials provide links for the convenience of users are not managed by the University of Kentucky. The University does not review, control, or take responsibility for the contents of those sites.
Civil Rights Act-Compliant Statement
The College of Agriculture, Food and Environment is an Equal Opportunity Organization with respect to education and employment and authorization to provide research, education information and other services only to individuals and institutions that function without regard to economic or social status and will not discriminate on the bases of race, color, ethnic origin, creed, religion, political belief, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, marital status, genetic information, age, veteran status, or physical or mental disability. Inquiries regarding compliance with Title VI and Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX of the Educational Amendments, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act and other related matter should be directed to Equal Opportunity Office, College of Agriculture, Food and Environment, University of Kentucky, Room S-105, Agriculture Science Building North, Lexington, Kentucky 40546. 8/20/16