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Agriculture

  • 4-H gearing up for new school year

    This month I will be visiting all of the fourth and fifth grades in the county telling students about the 4-H program in Henry County.  For those of you who may not be aware of the program I thought I would share a little about it.
    The 4-H Club has been going strong for more than 100 years throughout the country.  We are part of the Henry County Cooperative Extension program that serves as a branch of the College of Agriculture at the University of Kentucky.  

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  • Get more enjoyment for less cash during the holidays

    Have you started the Christmas shopping countdown yet? It may sound crazy, since we are still enjoying the hot days of summer, but with only about 100 shopping days left, it is time to start thinking about a holiday budget. To avoid the holiday crunch on your wallet at the end of the year, plan for holiday expenses throughout the year.

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  • Fall activities are starting soon

    Farmers Market Customer
    Appreciation Day, Sept. 10

    Free food, face painting, music, balloon animals and special buys at every table.  Located on the Courthouse Lawn in New Castle starting at 8 a.m.

    Henry County Arts and Crafts
    Guild Annual Show, Sept. 10

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  • Horse-grazing school starts Tuesday

    Learn management tips for healthy horses and healthy pastures at the upcoming Extension Horse Grazing School.   Beginning Sept. 13, and continuing Sept. 27, Oct. 11 and Oct. 25, the class sessions will meet from 6 to 8:30 p.m., with a light supper.  

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  • Cloverville results; Baker is grand champ

    The following are the results of the items on exhibit at Cloverville during the Kentucky State Fair.  

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  • Fourth graders see wheat from field to table

    Thanks to Robbie and Katie Sue Yount, the fourth graders of Henry County had a unique experience this past Thursday.   For the second year the Younts have welcomed the youth to their farm to see how wheat is grown, cut, harvested, ground and made into bread.

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  • National woes a chance to examine family budget

    Recent national and global economic news has been troubling, with significant long-term issues that contribute to financial uncertainty.

    While it’s important to remain aware of these issues, concern is better channeled into productive action on a more personal level, such as examining your family’s budget and making decisions that wisely use money.

    As the nation discusses a long-term spending plan, that conversation provides an important reminder to review household spending.

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  • Youth Ag Day steps back in time

    Certainly one of the biggest events in Henry County over the past week was the Antique Farm Machinery Show at Robbie and Katie Sue Yount’s Farm near Bethlehem.  The Friday and Saturday event had plenty of steam engines, antique tractors, horses and farm machinery involved in numerous demonstrations.  A good crowd was on hand to enjoy the great hospitality and opportunity to step ‘back in time’ when farming had a different, maybe more important, connection to the community. 

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  • Fall — the third gardening season

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  • Henry County 4-H’ers go to the Kentucky State Fair

    This past week has been a busy one for Henry County 4-H’ers at the Kentucky State Fair.  Before the fair officially opened the Kentucky 4-H Dog Show was held on Aug. 13 and 14. 

    On Saturday, Kellyn Smith and her dog Lincoln participated in the costume category.  They were dressed as a young Mary Todd Lincoln and of course Lincoln the dog (a poodle) was portraying President Lincoln.  They were both excited to receive a 2nd place award. 

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