The Henry County Fair will be here before you know it, and now that school is out you may be looking for a creative way to use your time. Please consider working on a few entries for the fair.
Every year during late spring and early summer, I receive numerous questions about plant disease and insect damage.
These calls can be anything from brown rot on grapes to alfalfa weevil control and everything in between.
Probably eight out of 10 calls, my first question will be, “When did you start noticing this problem?” and usually the answer will be “Today!”
By looking at the plant sample, it is clear that the problem has been happening for weeks.
The Kentucky Extension Homemakers Association (KEHA) convened at the Owensboro Convention Center May 1 through 4 for their 84th annual meeting. More than 550 attendees from across the state took part in the four-day meeting that focused on “Mapping Our Future.”
The annual state meeting provides a time for celebration, recognition, learning and fun.
Attendees participated in educational seminars addressing topics ranging from food fads to photography to leadership development.
Are you looking for fresh, local fruits, vegetables and meats? Come to the Henry County Farmers’ Market.
Local vendors only sell produce and meats raised in Henry County.
The Henry County Farmers’ Market is open Saturdays from 8 a.m. to noon on the front lawn of the Henry County Courthouse and Wednesdays from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. during peak season.
In addition, most vendors accept senior and WIC Farmers’ Market Nutrition Program coupons.
Do not hesitate and make your way to the Henry County Farmers’ Market!
The Henry County Farmers Market is open again and they had strawberries this past week.
A perennial farmers market favorite, growers harvest Kentucky strawberries during May and June. They are a very refreshing snack and they are full of vitamins.
Just one cup provides a great source of vitamin C, which according to the American Cancer Society, could help lower your risk of cancer and gastrointestinal tract problems.