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Henry County is fertile ground for agricultural education and educators

As five days worth of special educational activities during Ag Week at Henry County High School approaches April 30, the current ag teacher reflected that she and many  colleagues have thrived in the county’s rural environment.

Market glut threatens milk producers

Kentucky Bluegrass Genetics of Eminence hopes it has found the formula to continue operating its dairy farm as the industry feels the impact of depressed prices and increased competition, according to the farm’s co-owner.
Recently named the Dairy Farmers of America (DFA) Member of Distinction, Mideast region, Lisa Gibson noted her farm has been working hard to diversify its services during a difficult time for milk producers.

Large supply of Narcan donated to responders

Eminence Apothecary recently received a large batch of overdose-reversing Narcan from Cardinal Health, but the local pharmacy can’t sell any of it. Instead the international healthcare company wants the naloxone given away to police and first responders for free.

Homemakers to study small-scale gardening

With more people living off the farm or in suburban areas, many think they do not have the space to garden.
A new publication from the University of Kentucky Cooperative Extension Service, ID-248: “Gardening in Small Spaces,” describes how you can garden in a limited area.
Besides space, an issue that may limit gardening is sunlight.
Most vegetables require full sun conditions, which equals six or more hours of direct sunlight each day.
If you have an open yard free of tall trees or a south facing sunny patio, you should have sufficient light.

Use this to protect your bulls from getting tetanus

In the United States, more than 17 million bulls that range in age from one day to one year are castrated yearly.
You should give any calf castrated with an elastrator band tetanus prevention in the form of either tetanus toxoid (two doses required with the second given two weeks prior to castration), tetanus antitoxin (given the day of banding) or both in some cases.
Tetanus is a potentially life-threatening neurologic disease affecting all species of domestic livestock, including cattle, so it’s important for producers to take steps to prevent it.

KSU invites the public on a spring wildflower walk

Kentucky State University’s Land Grant Program will open the doors of its Environmental Education and Research Center (EERC) to the public for an exciting community event, according to a news release. It will host an open house event on Sunday, April 15, from 1 to 5 p.m. at the over 300-acre property in Henry County.
Families and community members are invited to join the university representatives for guided wildflower walks — departing at 1:30 and 3:15 — as well as fishing, hiking and exploring the picturesque outdoors.

Gatton Academy selects two local students

The Gatton Academy of Mathematics and Science in Kentucky has selected 99 Kentucky sophomores for the Class of 2020, including two students from Henry County, according to a news release.
The two Henry County High School students who will participate are Emily Hilliard, Henry County High School, daughter of Mike and Melanie Hilliard from Campbellsburg; and Jackson McCoun, son of Doug and Cassandra McCoun from Smithfield.

Lady Cats defeat Thomas Nelson 10-5

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The Henry County Lady Cats won their second game in as many starts April 4 when they hosted the Thomas Nelson Generals. A big fifth inning for the Lady Cats broke open a close game.

Thomas Nelson got off to a good start when they scored two runs with one out in the top of the first inning. The leadoff batter reached on a walk then the second batter was hit by a pitch before a fly ball got caught in the strong winds and sailed deep into center field to score both runners.

EHS students will soon go on an odyssey to Iowa

Even after his retirement, Steve Metcalfe gets to work with bright, inquisitive students as a coach for the Eminence High School Odyssey of the Mind team, which will soon head to Iowa to compete in the 2018 World Finals.

HCHS students practice for ‘web’

Henry County middle and high school students perform a dress rehearsal for the upcoming HCPS spring musical, “Charlotte’s Web.” The musical debuts April 27 at 7 p.m. Students perform two additional shows on Sunday, April 29 at 3 p.m. and 7 p.m. Pre-sale reserved seats available.