Clark County Cooperative Extension, KY

Clark County Cooperative Extension, KY

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Clark County Cooperative Extension
1400 Fortune Dr
Wi******er, KY 40391
(859) 744-4682

We offer programs and information in a broad variety of areas Agriculture and Natural Resources, Horticulture, Family and Consumer Sciences, Community and Economic Development and 4-H Youth Development.

Operating as usual

19/06/2024
18/06/2024

Did you can the prettiest and most perfect pickles of your life? Do you make the BEST chocolate chip cookies in town? Have you grown the best looking onions ever this year? Did teaching yourself to crochet result in a gorgeous article that you are so proud of? Or did you inherit the most unique and pristine antique that you have ever seen? Sounds like you need to make plans to enter your items into the Home Economics show at the Clark County Fair & Horse Show, Inc. this year! Foods, canning, heritage skills and handiwork, garden, antiques, and more!! Do not miss your chance to enter your items for a chance to win Grand Champion....and earn a little premium money while at it! View page 74 of the fairbook for details on entry days and all the rules and regulations, https://clarkcountykyfair.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/ClarkCountylFairbook2024-1.pdf.

Photos from Clark County Cooperative Extension, KY's post 13/06/2024

It's your last chance to sign up for tonight's succulent class and snag a few of these beauties! With only a few spots left, you need to call and add your name to the list right now! Swipe to see the flyer for more details.

10/06/2024

There's a lot of chatter right now about the "flying" Joro spiders spreading across the east coast. Here are some legit facts to hopefully set some records straight! If you ever need a spider identified, or any other insect, Clark Extension can help with that!

04/06/2024

Are you a sucker for succulents? Are you looking for an easy hands-off plant for a difficult location? Then this class is for you! Call and register today so that you can walk away with a pack of free plants!!😃

28/05/2024

Senior Farmer's Market Vouchers will be distributed at the Generations Center on Thursday 5/30 at 9am to those that qualify based on age and income. Vouchers are limited so you may want to get there early! Call 859-744-4682 if you have any questions!

22/05/2024

This class is a fun way to learn the best methods for incorporating herbs into your cooking - register today!

21/05/2024

Think you have the best beer cheese recipe? This is your chance to put your beer cheese to the test! Enter the official Beer Cheese Festival Amateur Beer Cheese making contest and turn your recipe into cash in your pocket. Register NOW for the Amateur Beer Cheese Contest using this link: https://form.jotform.com/233524613128148

20/05/2024

The Clark/Powell County Beekeepers Association will be hosting a field day this Saturday! This is a hands on event so your bee protective gear is a MUST! Join in as they open a hive and perform a walk thru of a full hive evaluation.

17/05/2024

Tomorrow! 9am!! Get your crafting needs met for cheap! See you down in the annex!

If you love crafting this is a great opportunity to pick up great items at great prices! Bring a friend and come join us!

16/05/2024

We are happy to be helping out with this wonderful event at Legacy Grove Park! If straw bale gardening has been on your list to try, this will be a great opportunity to learn more about it. And who doesn't love a plant swap!!

Next week is An Afternoon in the Learning Garden , a time to work, swap, and learn! Come and go for any program and is free!

4pm - Community Work Party to create and plant a sunflower bed. Take home some sunflower seeds!
6pm - Plant Swap with fellow gardeners for any extra veggie starts or plant divisions.
6:30 - Straw Bale Gardening with Clark County Cooperative Extension, KY! Learn to make this easy and inexpensive gardening system.

Meet at the Maintenace Building!

14/05/2024

Looking for craft supplies at good prices? Come out to the Annex this Saturday May 18th from 9-1 and see what the Clark County Homemakers' Craft Supply Sale has that you cannot live without!

If you love crafting this is a great opportunity to pick up great items at great prices! Bring a friend and come join us!

13/05/2024

Tune in 7am tomorrow for a fun and informative hour!! You will not want to miss it!

Check out what's coming up the week of May 13th on Mornings on Main with Tim Smith & Ed Burtner!

Make sure to tune your radio to 102.9FM or 990AM starting at 7am each weekday morning to hear the latest LOCAL news. You can also listen on your mobile device with our LIVE STREAM link below!

🎙 LIVE STREAM: http://radio.securenetsystems.net/cwa/WWKY
📌 Miss a show? You can always go back and listen on our website!
📨 Want to be on the show? Email [email protected]

09/05/2024

Senior Farmer's Market Vouchers will be distributed on Thursday May 30 at the Generations Center. Vouchers are LIMITED!! Please call the office if you have questions!

03/05/2024

There are a few spots left, so register before it's too late!

Home composting can be a useful and wonderful thing....or a big stinky pile if you don't have the right balance! Join Horticulture Agent Carrie Spry at the Clark County Public Library to learn all the tips and tricks you need to make it work for you! Call the Library to register as space is limited!!!

29/04/2024

If you have old tires laying around, this is your chance to get rid of them. Be sure to pre-register by calling (859) 745-0255!

23/04/2024

Home composting can be a useful and wonderful thing....or a big stinky pile if you don't have the right balance! Join Horticulture Agent Carrie Spry at the Clark County Public Library to learn all the tips and tricks you need to make it work for you! Call the Library to register as space is limited!!!

22/04/2024

Clark County Extension is hiring! Come join our team!

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15/04/2024

We are still on the hunt for TWO MALE ADULT Counselors who are willing to volunteer for 4-H Camp 2024! Please help us spread the word as we search for two males to serve as role models for Clark County 4-Hers the week of June 3rd-7th! Email [email protected], give us a call at 859-744-4682, or visit our office at 1400 Fortune Drive in Wi******er to apply for one of these positions.

We need YOUR HELP!! We are in need of several male AND female, adult AND teen counselors for 4-H Camp this summer! Each accepted adult counselor will receive a $200 camper scholarship for the youth of their choice! Please help us spread the word! To apply you can call our office to get an emailed application or visit the Clark County Extension Office. Please reach out to [email protected] if you have any questions!

12/04/2024

We will be hosting a quilt camp this summer for youth ages 10-14! Email 4-H Youth Development Agent, Aubrey Lawson at [email protected] to be notified when registration becomes available!

Email [email protected] to be notified when registration becomes available for this camp!

08/04/2024

New class alert! If you've been looking to dabble in growing herbs, this class is for you! We'll talk about tips and tricks on growing them, along with which ones are best for culinary uses. Space is limited so you must register! Free seeds and a plant to those who do register!

05/04/2024

The Clark County Cattlemens Association will be holding a field on May 7th, 2024 at 6pm at Pace Farms. If you are interested in learning about cattle health and pasture maintenance, this is a great opportunity. Please call 859-749-8700 to reserve a spot. See you there!

03/04/2024

Unfortunately, Clark County was hit with some terrible weather yesterday, and many farmers lost barns, fences, equipment, and more. If you are a farmer with damage to your farm, be sure to document the damage and contact your insurance company along with the USDA Farm Service Agency: Wi******er Office at 859-745-2828 on Mondays/Tuesdays and Mt. Sterling Office at 859-498-5487 on Wednesdays/Thursdays).

02/04/2024

The Clark County Conservation District has postponed their annual meeting scheduled for today, April 2nd at the Clark County Extension Office. We will update you when a new time has been determined. Be safe!

01/04/2024

You have asked and we have answered! Liz's Barn Quilts will be making their way to Clark County on July 27th for a fun Barn Quilt Painting Class! All supplies (and lunch!) are included and you can choose one of the patterns included on the flyer on either a 2'x2' or 3'x3' board.

Registration and payment due by June 27th - click the link below or call the office at 859-744-4682

https://uky.az1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_6Wip7rkqfN52AZM

26/03/2024

EDIT: SOLD OUT!!!!

Looking for something to do on Tuesday night? Clark County Homemakers would like to invite you to join them on April 23rd for their International Dinner spotlighting Greece! You will enjoy a Greek inspired meal and hear a presentation about this beautiful country, not to mention some great company!

Cost is $15 and the registration deadline is April 15th.

EDIT: SOLD OUT!!!

We're looking forward to a great night. Come join us and bring a friend! This event is open to the public and we would love to have you join us!

Photos from Clark County Public Schools's post 12/03/2024

We are always thankful for our community partners who come together to help us provide educational opportunities to our Clark County youth, especially Clark County Public Schools. Truth and Consequences was a success and we are so appreciative!

07/03/2024

This is the year you are going to start growing vegetables, and we got the info to help you do it! This class is going to cover as much as possible to help you be a better gardener in 2024. Register ASAP to save yourself a spot and a bag of goodies to take home and plant!!

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We offer educational programs and research-based information in a broad variety of areas, including Agriculture and Natural Resources, Horticulture, Family and Consumer Sciences, Community and Economic Development, and 4-H Youth Development.

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Opening Hours

Monday 08:00 - 16:30
Tuesday 08:00 - 16:30
Wednesday 08:00 - 16:30
Thursday 08:00 - 16:30
Friday 08:00 - 16:30