University of Kentucky Cooperative Extension

University of Kentucky Cooperative Extension Welcome to the University of Kentucky Cooperative Extension Service
An equal opportunity organization. https://linktr.ee/ukyextension

The Kentucky Cooperative Extension Service is the most comprehensive outreach and engagement program at the University of Kentucky. Our mission, simply stated, is to make a difference in the lives of Kentucky citizens through research-based education. Jointly with our other land-grant partner, Kentucky State University, we take the University to the people in their local communities, addressing issues of importance of all Kentuckians.

Kentucky 4-H Starts Online! Just because camp is over doesn’t mean 4-H is! Enroll in the world’s largest youth organizat...
09/29/2026

Kentucky 4-H Starts Online! Just because camp is over doesn’t mean 4-H is! Enroll in the world’s largest youth organization today!

Enrollment is 100% online and free at [link]: ky.4honline.com

For more information, contact your local county Extension office [link]: extension.mgcafe.uky.edu/county

09/28/2026

Meet Tarah Tinsley, a forestry student at UK and intern for Campus Woods.

Campus Woods upcycles trees removed from campus expansion projects, turning it into usable lumber for student projects.

To highlight the impact of local timber, we’re hosting the Cross-Laminated Timber (CLT) Conference right here in Lexington from October 12-14.

Register at the Mass Timber Website [link]: https://kymasstimber.mgcafe.uky.edu/

09/26/2026
09/25/2026

When disaster strikes, UK Extension is there.

At the Arts Disaster and Crisis Preparedness Conference, hosted by the UK College of Fine Arts, our UK Extension Community Arts agents are learning ways to help their communities bounce back after a crisis.

Director of Arts Extension Melissa Bond highlights the impact of this two-day conference and why it is essential for our Kentucky communities.



[Video description: UK Extension Arts Director Melissa Bond speaking about the Arts and Disaster Preparedness Conference]

09/24/2026
Ready to turn your passion into a career? The UK Extension Internship program offers hands-on experience that can help y...
09/24/2026

Ready to turn your passion into a career? The UK Extension Internship program offers hands-on experience that can help you do just that. Work alongside professionals and make a real difference in Kentucky communities. Open to college students enrolled in an undergraduate program with at least 60 credit hours at the time of application.

Apply today at the UK Jobs website [link]: https://ukjobs.uky.edu/postings/646501

Applications are open from September 1 to October 31.

09/23/2026

Chad Niman - Regional Cross-Laminated Timber Conference

09/22/2026

Join us on September 24 for the 2026 Tree Farmer of the Year Field Day in Grayson County. Come tour Jerry and Portia Brown's Tree Farm and learn about how you can take care of your woods and wildlife on your own property. Sign up by https://uky.az1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_54s1j8amppQvUi2).

Packing school lunches can save time and encourage healthy habits!Contact your local UK Extension office for more family...
09/20/2026

Packing school lunches can save time and encourage healthy habits!

Contact your local UK Extension office for more family nutrition resources and meal prep ideas [link]: extension.mgcafe.uky.edu/county

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