Agriculture

By Cathy Toole

Henry County Extension Service

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.

By Levi Berg

Henry County Extension Office

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.