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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.

10/23/2026

Connecting Extension to Forestry!

Meet John Reinstele, the forest manager at the UK Robinson Forest. The Robinson Forest hosts ForestryWorks and the Kentucky Forest Leadership program. In addition, county Extension agents bring our Kentucky 4-H youth into the forest to explore their environment and learn more about natural resources.

Want to get involved? Contact your local UK Extension office.

Trees are an important part of our cultures. They are part of many myths, legends, and folklore. Join Frannie Preston, U...
10/21/2026

Trees are an important part of our cultures. They are part of many myths, legends, and folklore. Join Frannie Preston, UK Forestry and Natural Resources Extension, on From the Woods Today, as she explores fascinating stories about trees from around the globe and right here in Kentucky. Tune in at 11 a.m. on Wednesday, October 21, to learn how trees have rooted themselves not only in our forests, but also in our stories.
Link in comments.

10/20/2026

We're hiring an Administrative Assistant for 4-H Online and 4-H Programming! 🍀

From supporting statewide events like the Kentucky State Fair to keeping 4-H Online running smoothly for families and UK Extension agents across all 120 counties, this role is essential to our youth development mission.

Learn more about the job and apply on the UK Extension jobs website.

The deadline to apply is October 25, 2026.

Why do leaves change color in the fall? Deciduous trees drop their leaves and go dormant for the winter to protect thems...
10/20/2026

Why do leaves change color in the fall?

Deciduous trees drop their leaves and go dormant for the winter to protect themselves from freezing temperatures.

Learn more by contacting your local UK Extension office link in our bio!

10/19/2026

Meet ViviAnne Bohannon, a third-year UK architecture student! Conferences like the Regional Cross Laminated Timber Conference give students hands-on exposure to the timber industry's future. It inspired ViviAnne so much that she even considered changing her studio project!

October is a great time to harvest winter squash!Learn more by contacting your local UK Extension office!
10/15/2026

October is a great time to harvest winter squash!

Learn more by contacting your local UK Extension office!

10/14/2026

Meet Olivia Dixon! This summer, she served as a UK Extension intern in Mercer County. As a student in the University of Kentucky Department of Dietetics & Human Nutrition, this internship gave her hands-on experience in community nutrition.

Applications for the 2027 internship program are now OPEN.

Visit the UK jobs posting website to apply today [link]: https://ukjobs.uky.edu/postings/646501

Last month, members of our Community Arts Extension team attended the Readiness Reimagined: Arts Disaster & Crisis Prepa...
10/13/2026

Last month, members of our Community Arts Extension team attended the Readiness Reimagined: Arts Disaster & Crisis Preparedness Conference at the University of Kentucky, put on by the UKY Arts Administration.

Learn more about Community Arts programs by visiting your local UK Extension office.

Ready to turn your passion into a career? The UK Extension Internship program offers hands-on experience that can help y...
10/12/2026

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.

Did you know most wheat in Kentucky is grown in a three-crop, two-year rotation?Learn more by contacting your local UK E...
10/11/2026

Did you know most wheat in Kentucky is grown in a three-crop, two-year rotation?

Learn more by contacting your local UK Extension office (link in our bio!)

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