Fayette County Extension Agriculture and Natural Resources

Our first day of Intro to Backyard Homesteading is next weekend! Use the links below to register!

Two-Day Registration Link:
https://ukyfayette.pacecommunity.net/Event/ViewEventProfile?eventId=18932

March 21st Only Registration Link:
https://ukyfayette.pacecommunity.net/Event/ViewEventProfile?eventId=18933

March 28th Only Registration Link:
https://ukyfayette.pacecommunity.net/Event/ViewEventProfile?eventId=18934

BQCA trainings are free the month of March! Please call the office or email [email protected] to reserve your spot. If there are no RSVPs a week before the training date, then the training will be cancelled.

Applications for CAIP are open now through March 31st! Reach out to the Fayette County Conservation District for more information.

Now accepting applications! Visit our website or reach out to our office for more information. www.kyfccd.org/caip.

Just a reminder that Pastures Please!! is a week away! Be sure to RSVP to 859-257-5582 or [email protected] to reserve your spot!

Please join us for the 19th annual Pastures Please Program on February 17th! Register by calling the office at 859-257-5582 or email [email protected]

Calling All Artificial Insemination (AI) Technicians in Kentucky!

We are creating a statewide Artificial Insemination (AI) Technician Resource List to help beef cattle producers easily find AI services in their area.
One of the biggest limitations to using AI in beef cattle is simply access to a trained technician. To help address this, we are developing a new resource page on the UK AFS / Beef IRM website where producers will be able to search by county and find AI technicians who provide breeding services in their area.

🔹 Each listing will include:
• Name
• County
• Contact information (email, cell phone)
• A short description of services offered

🔹 If you offer AI services in Kentucky and would like to be included, please take a moment to fill out the form below:
👉 Google Form:
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSd-dUwyx62BJKzEnj_dTe5Z05ikfu6B4MBzW0CqE61xqM9QIA/viewform?usp=preview
Or email Michelle your information at [email protected].
Please share with anyone who may be interested!

Join us at the annual Fayette County CAIP Workshop on February 24th, starting at 6pm! This workshop will fulfill the CAIP Education requirement. Please email [email protected] to RSVP.

Join the Fayette County Conservation District (FCCD), the University of Kentucky Cooperative Extension Service, and the Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) for an informative evening focused on the Kentucky Agricultural Water Quality Plan. RVSP required to [email protected].

The February edition of our Agriculture and Natural Resources newsletter is now posted on our website: https://fayette.mgcafe.uky.edu/anr

Other great beef programs coming up!

Hone your beef reproduction knowledge and skills with this hands on-training!

Update: All Spring Classes are full.

UK AI & Pregnancy Determination School
Hands‑on training in AI techniques and pregnancy determination, led by Dr. Les Anderson.
🕙 10:00 AM–4:00 PM (both days)
🥪 Lunch provided
📍 C. Oran Little Research Farm, Versailles, KY
💲 $400 per person
Choose Your Session
• April 7–8, 2026 — Class Full
• April 21–22, 2026 — Class Full
Must be 16+ to attend (with a parent).
Build or sharpen your reproductive management skills!
Pay online at the links below.
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/1982280545473?aff=oddtdtcreator
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/1981419916308?aff=oddtdtcreator

A great opportunity to learn about a different type of agriculture production Kentucky offers! For more information visit the link in the original post or visit:
https://ky-maplesyrup.mgcafe.uky.edu/ky-maple-days

Due to the weather the Fayette County Extension office will be closed on Wednesday , January 28, 2026.

Due to the weather the Fayette County Extension office will be closed on Tuesday, January 27.