Fayette County Extension Agriculture and Natural Resources

10/12/2026

Mark your calendars for November 5th! Our annual hay production program will take place at the Fayette County Extension Office at 6pm. Please call 859-257-5582 or email [email protected] to RSVP.

10/05/2026

Don’t miss out on this opportunity to learn how to manage your ponds! This hands-on workshop will walk you through all the necessities to keep your ponds looking great!

09/29/2026

Asian longhorned ticks are an invasive species of ticks here in the U.S. Unlike many of the familiar ticks, this species can reproduce without mating and allow heavy infestations to occur on cattle, other livestock species and wildlife. Asian longhorned ticks can also transmit bovine theileriosis to cattle herds causing decreased performance and in some cases, death. To learn more about this invasive tick and the risks it poses, join UK veterinary and entomology specialists this Thursday, October 1st at 6pm on Zoom.

Use the link below to register for the webinar:

https://uky.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_snhlqYrqRoeXM-sFN_mF1Q

If any Fayette County producers are needing to fulfill their CAIP education requirement, this webinar will count.

09/12/2026

UK FALL LAMBING SCHOOL
Oct 1 (10 am - 3 pm EDT)

Location: C. Oran Little Research Center Sheep Unit
1171 Midway Road
Versailles, KY 40383

Cost: No registration fee
(limited to 25 people)

• This school is designed for new and prospective sheep producers, but seasoned shepherds are welcome to attend to hone their shepherding skills.

Subject matter covered by University of Kentucky faculty and staff will include:
• Pregnancy management
• Normal and abnormal parturition
• Care of the ewe and her newborns
• Metabolic disorders
• Lactation nutrition
• Other shepherding techniques required to effectively produce lambs and wool.

Please wear pants and close-toed shoes.

Note: For our flock safety, we request that if you have been out of the country in the last 7 days, please do not register.

Registration link:
https://www.kysheepandgoat.org/event-registration

09/09/2026

Update: This event is moving INDOORS! The Farm and Facilities Expo will be happening even with the rain in the forecast. We look forward to seeing everyone there tomorrow!

Our annual Farm & Facilities Expo is coming up! This is an incredible opportunity to see a world class equine center, visit with local equine focused businesses, and learn about designing equine facilities and proper nutrition! Call the Fayette County Extension Office to RSVP, 859-257-5582.

09/02/2026

All Extension offices statewide are closed.

We will reopen on September 8th, 2026

08/13/2026

Mark your calendars! Come support our Fayette County 4-H and FFA youth at their annual livestock and country ham sale! The evening will consist of dinner, a silent auction, and a live auction! All proceeds support this sale and the youth participating. If you have any questions please reach out to [email protected] (4-H Agent) or [email protected] (ANR Agent). We hope to see you there!

Livestock & Country Ham Showcase Sale
September 24, 2026

Location: Bluegrass Stockyards
Dinner: 6:00 PM | Sale: 7:00

Join us for an evening highlighting the hard work of local youth involved in agriculture. The Livestock & Country Ham Showcase supports 4-H and FFA members by featuring their livestock and ham projects for sale.

This is a great opportunity to support youth, invest in local agriculture, and enjoy a community meal.

A donation letter is available for businesses and individuals who would like to help purchase projects or make a contribution.

Please share and help us make this event a success.

08/11/2026

Attention to all the nature-loving followers: Critter Crawl is happening this Saturday, 8-10:30pm at Raven Run! This is a neat opportunity to learn all about the nocturnal critters that inhabit Lexington! Even though this event doesn't include a nighttime hike, it is encouraged that you bring walking shoes and a flashlight.

08/10/2026

Our annual Farm & Facilities Expo is coming up! This is an incredible opportunity to see a world class equine center, visit with local equine focused businesses, and learn about designing equine facilities and proper nutrition! Call the Fayette County Extension Office to RSVP, 859-257-5582.

07/23/2026

UPDATE: Due to low enrollment, tonight's event has been cancelled. If you would like information on alpha-gal syndrome, please email [email protected].

Ticks are in abundance this year and Kentucky ranks in the top 10 states for diagnosed alpha-gal syndrome (red meat
allergy) cases! Join us at the Fayette County Extension Office on July 23rd at 6pm for a night of education about alpha-gal syndrome and the role ticks play in transmitting the condition. Call the office at (859) 257-5582 or email [email protected] to RSVP.