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Agriculture

  • Make better drink choices — more water, less sugar

    Most of us realize the importance of keeping sugars and fats to a minimum in our diets, but often we only apply that to the foods we eat. The types of drinks we are consuming could be adding empty calories and causing us to gain extra pounds.

    Consider this: a medium full-fat mocha adds 400 calories to your diet while a 20-ounce soda, on average, contains 250 calories and a fruit drink adds 230 calories. Many times, these are extra calories we haven’t accounted for, and as a result, they could easily push us over our daily calorie limit and cause us to gain weight.

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  • Help students find the right financial track

    Summer is quickly fading. Soon, thousands of Kentucky’s students will return to college campuses. A young person’s college years are some of the most important years for establishing a plan for future financial success. These can also be some of the most financially challenging years, with many students managing their finances for the first time and the rising costs of higher education putting many students and their parents in debt.

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  • Harvest Showcase continues as a crowd pleaser

    Just a quick reminder about the Kentucky Forage and Grasslands Council Forage and Beef Cattle Field Day at 3 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 1, at Rivercrest Farm on Mayo Lane — just off U.S. 42 near Goshen and Prospect.  The farm is owned by Caldwell Willig, and you may remember our Regional Cattleman’s Field Day was held there a few years ago. 

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  • 4-H camp makes good memories
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  • Don’t forget — Harvest Showcase is this Saturday

    Bring the whole family to this event that is free and open to the public at the Henry County Kentucky Fairgrounds! The day will open with a live broadcast on WHAS with Reed Yadon and the Chamber of Commerce breakfast of old ham and fresh farm eggs starting at 7:30 a.m. and lasts until it is gone! A full locally raised breakfast is available for only $8 and includes eggs and country ham, biscuits, gravy and a beverage!

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  • Don’t miss the Chamber breakfast, farmers market at Harvest Showcase

    We hope you can make it out to the Henry County Fairgrounds this Saturday for the annual Henry County Harvest Showcase and lunch at the farmers market.  Officially from 9 am to 2 pm, you’ll find nice things to see and do before and after those times. If you arrive very early, you’ll be able to have a great country ham breakfast (local food) at the Chamber of Commerce kitchen (proceeds go to the Chamber for their projects and activities). 

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  • The facts about lightning myths

    A couple of weeks ago, we presented some interesting facts about Kentucky’s Forests.  This week, our UK Meteorologist Tom Priddy sends us some neat information concerning lightning, something we’ve seen our share of so far this summer.
    Myth

    Lightning never strikes the same place twice.
    Fact

    Lightning often strikes the same place repeatedly, especially if it’s a tall, pointy, isolated object. The Empire State Building is hit nearly 100 times a year.
    Myth

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  • New Harvest Showcase events include pig kissing

    Get your teams together for the Biggest Loser Contest, which runs July 28 through Oct. 7.  Teams should have at least three people and there is a $20 per person entry fee, payable at the initial weigh-in and $5 weight management fees for not showing up for a weigh in or for gaining weight.

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  • One day left to check out the exhibit hall

    If you didn’t take the opportunity to see the exhibits at the Henry County Fair Exhibit Hall you have one night left to see the biggest and best display we have had in years. There are hundreds of top quality arts, crafts, home baked goodies and produce entered by more than 100 individuals.
    If you miss the fair be sure to plan to attend the Henry County Harvest Showcase scheduled from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, July 27, at the Henry County Fairgrounds. For more information call us at 845 — 2811.

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  • Take precautions,manage pastures during high heat

    The Henry County Cattleman’s Association will meet at 7 p.m. Monday, June 24, at the Henry County Extension Office.  Warren Beeler, Kentucky Department of Agriculture Director of Policy, will discuss several current issues concerning the livestock industry.  Reports will include the veterinarians report, FFA report, FSA report and an update on the Phase I CAIP program. 

    Reservations are required.  Please contact the Henry County Extension Office at 845-2811 to reserve your spot.

    Summer 2013 Reminders for Livestock

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