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Farm and Family

Ag Safety Day teaches all some important lessons

By Cathy Toole

Henry County Extension Service

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Henry farm project receives KAFC backing

The Kentucky Agricultural Finance Corp. (KAFC) approved $2,157,500 in 10 agricultural loans for projects in the Commonwealth at its board meeting on Friday, May 13, including one in the Beginning Farmer Loan Program in Henry County, according to a news release from KAFC.
Beginning Farmer loans, or BFLP, totaled $1,357,500 for eight recipients, including $120,000 for one in Henry County.
BFLP is designed to assist individuals with some farming experience who desire to develop, expand or buy into a farming operation.

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Kentucky ag department launches Food to Fork program

The Kentucky Department of Agriculture is accepting applications from community organizations interested in hosting Kentucky Proud dinners now through fall of 2016, according to a news release.
The Kentucky Proud Food to Fork Program will provide funding to qualifying applicants for dinners that showcase local food products.
The program will also promote local agritourism businesses and provide educational background on locally produced agricultural food and products.

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UK provides the most up-to-date info on the Zika virus spread

University of Kentucky entomologists recently developed a website that will have the most up-to-date information on the Zika virus and its spread, as mosquito populations around the state begin to build.
The website is http://pest.ca.uky.edu/EXT/ZIKA/1kyzika.html.

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Avoid risks posed by Zika virus by controlling mosquitoes

By Levi Berg

Henry County Extension Office

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Ag safety day

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Henry County members recognized at KEHA annual meeting

The Kentucky Extension Homemakers Association convened in Covington, April 18 to 21, for their 83rd annual meeting.
More than 440 attendees from across the state took part in the four-day meeting that celebrated “Winning with KEHA.”
Attending from Henry County were County Homemaker President Saundra Smith, County Treasurer Gin Wells and County Extension Agent Maryellen Garrison.
Held annually, the state meeting provides a time for celebration, recognition, learning and fun. This year was no exception.

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Warm season annuals let you have greener pastures

By Levi Berg

Henry County Extension Service

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Make summer safer with these ATV/lawn mower classes

By Cathy Toole

Henry County Extension Service

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Try these budgeting ideas for affordable vacations

Warm, sunny days are the perfect occasion to hit the road to discover new things.
But the dream of getting away may seem impossible when the costs of traveling, including food, lodging and entertainment, are piled on top of everyday living expenses.
These tips may make it easier for you to get away without breaking the bank.
Shorten the length of your stay
Everyone would love to stay on the beach for a full seven days, but for many, that may not be economically feasible.

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