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Agriculture

  • Fire safety measures can save your life

    One structure fire was reported every 66 seconds in the U.S. in 2009, according to the National Fire Protection Association. To maintain a fire-safe home and keep your family safe this winter, follow these tips.
    If you are using kerosene heaters, be sure your heater is in good working condition. Clean off the carbon that may have built up around the exhaust parts. Be sure the heater has an emergency shut off in case the heater gets tipped over.

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  • Women in Ag conference set for Feb. 24-25

     Agriculture conference sponsored by Purdue in February will help  participants build their businesses and become stronger advocates for agriculture. The conference will be Feb. 24-25 at the Sheraton Louisville Riverside Hotel, 700 W. Riverside Dr., Jeffersonville, Indiana.
    “We hope the ladies gain information in areas that are important to the success of their agriculture enterprises, network with others and leave motivated to return to their farm or agribusiness,” said Purdue University Extension educator Elysia Berry, an organizer of the conference.

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  • Learning opportunities abound in Jan.

    The hard winter we’ve had so far certainly takes our minds off the next growing season, yet farmers are called upon to make many decisions during this time which will affect new plantings and growing intentions.  Following are an abundance of opportunities to learn about the latest varieties, technologies, and other production practices.  Contact the Henry County Extension Office at 845-2811 for additional information.

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  • Real world lessons can be taught

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  • Extension memories to be celebrated Jan. 23

    They have worked to improve our lifestyle through new cooking ideas and recipes, community projects and cultural advancement, and this year the Henry County Homemakers will celebrate their 73rd year and on Sunday, Jan. 23, from 2-4 p.m., we will be recognizing Extension Leaders from Homemakers, 4-H and Agriculture at a special reception to be held at Twin Oaks Assisted Living here in New Castle.

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  • Timely tips for cattlemen

    Here are a few tips from the UK Beef Cattle group for management of the beef herd at this time of year. 
    For spring calvers, body condition is important, so plan an adequate winter program for cows to be at least body condition score 5 (carrying enough flesh to cover the ribs) before the calving and breeding season.  This will help them to breed early in the spring.  Thin cows should be fed to regain body condition prior to winter.

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  • Henry County Cattlemen

    eon and Joyce Creech, above, of Eminence were named ‘Henry County Cattleman of the Year’ for 2010 during Monday evenings Annual Cattleman’s meeting at the Extension Office. The 2011 Henry County Cattleman’s Board of Directors and Officers, below, were elected during Monday evening’s annual meeting.  Seated, from left to right: Treasurer Mary Bryant, Phillip Douglas, Vice President Judy Jackson, and Larry Bryant.  Standing, same order:  Brad Hargrove, Lloyd Gray, President Justin Atchison, Chris McBurney, and Secretary Johnny Allison.

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  • Preparing students for real life decisions

    “You need to finish school,” parents often tell their children. Sometimes it feels like those words go in one ear and out the other.

    According to the National Center for Educational Statistics, 28 percent of Kentucky’s high school graduates go directly to work. Six months later, 10 percent of those are unemployed.

    To combat this trend, a 4-H exercise called “Reality Store” aims to give students the tools to help them make informed decisions about their future.

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  • Kentucky ag groups combine for Ag Industry Show

    For the first time, the Kentucky Cattlemen’s Association, Burley Tobacco Growers Cooperative Association and the Kentucky Horse Council have decided to join forces for the first Ag Industry Trade Show, Jan. 13-14 at the Lexington Convention Center to coincide with each organization’s annual meeting. 

    Many farmers and ag industry people are involved in more than one facet of agriculture, so an event like this should maximize efficiency for both the farmer and the trade show exhibitors.

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  • It’s cold out there: safety tips for heating your home

    The cold Kentucky winds are beginning to blow signaling that it’s time to turn on the furnace.  Safety from fire and carbon monoxide poisoning should be your first priority.
    U.S. fire departments responded to thousands of home fires in 2009 that involved heating equipment, according to the National Fire Protection Association. Not only are furnaces potential hazards, but many of the fires started from space heaters. Carbon monoxide deaths were another problem.

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