FCS Greenup County Cooperative Extension

06/24/2026

🍅🌽 Cooking Through the Calendar – July Edition! 🌽🍅

Looking for a quick, colorful, and delicious summer side dish? Join us as we prepare Succotash, a seasonal favorite that is affordable, simple to make, and packed with fresh flavor!

📅 Tuesday, July 7, 2026
⏰ 12:00 – 1:00 p.m.
📍 Greenup County Cooperative Extension Office
35 Wurtland Avenue, Wurtland, KY 41144

During this hands-on session, you'll:
✅ Learn practical cooking skills
✅ Discover ways to incorporate seasonal produce into meals
✅ Sample a tasty recipe
✅ Take home ideas for healthy, budget-friendly cooking

Whether you're an experienced cook or just getting started in the kitchen, this class is a great opportunity to learn, connect, and enjoy good food!

📞 Register today by calling (606) 836-0201
🔗 https://uky.az1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_73ADUyKcowfLSqa

Space is limited, so reserve your spot today!

06/24/2026

🍓🫙 Ready to learn the basics of safe home food preservation?

Join us for our Food Preservation Workshop: Water Bath Canning and discover how to safely preserve high-acid foods like jams, jellies, and fruit preserves using the water bath canning method. Whether you're new to canning or looking to refresh your skills, this hands-on workshop is a great place to start!

📅 Tuesday, June 30
⏰ Choose the class time that works best for you:
• 10:00 a.m. – Noon
OR
• 5:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.

📍 Greenup County Extension Office
35 Wurtland Avenue
Wurtland, KY 41144

To register call the Greenup County Extension Office at
(606) 836-0201.

Come learn skills that will help you preserve the goodness of the season! 🍓🍑🫙

06/19/2026

Tomorrow is the big day!! Come join us for the Longest Day of Play!!

☀️🎉 Celebrate the Longest Day of the Year with Us! 🎉☀️

Join us for the Longest Day of Play on Saturday, June 20, 2026, from 9:00 AM–2:00 PM at the Greenup County Farmers Market!

Bring the whole family for a day packed with fun, fitness, food, and community activities:

🏃 Lettuce Run 5K
🧘 Morning Yoga
🚗 Car Seat Safety Checks
🎨 Crafts for All Ages
🥤 Healthy Bites & Bicycle-Powered Smoothies
🎲 Farmer's Market Bingo
💃 Zumba

Explore the Farmers Market, learn healthy living tips, enjoy hands-on activities, and make memories with friends and family while celebrating the longest day of the year!

📍 Greenup County Extension Office
35 Wurtland Avenue, Greenup, KY 41144

Whether you're running the 5K, tasting lettuce-inspired recipes, creating crafts, or dancing your way through Zumba, there's something for everyone!

Tag a friend and make plans to join us for this FREE community event! 🌞

06/18/2026

🌿 Savor the Flavor: Building Flavor with Herbs 🌿

Ever wonder which herbs you should keep in your pantry? Fresh or dried—which is best? And how do you know when to use them?

Join us for this fun and informative session to learn about different types of herbs, how to incorporate them into your favorite dishes, and simple ways to enhance flavor while cooking!

📅 Thursday, June 25
⏰ 11:00 a.m. – Noon
📍 Greenup County Extension Office

Call us at 606-836-0201 or use the link below to register today:
https://uky.az1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_736ejlzlZBj4HZ4

This class is part of our Grow Well Greenup program and is open to anyone looking to add more flavor and confidence in the kitchen. We look forward to seeing you!

06/17/2026

Check out a behind the scenes peek into our recent trip to Studio 3! Interested in hearing more about our Grow Well Greenup Program? Call our partners at the Greenup County Health Department for more information and to get registered at 606-473-9838!

06/16/2026

Have you ever wondered what it’s like to attend one of our classes at the Greenup County Extension Office? Take a minute to enjoy this glimpse into our Cooking through the Calendar program! We hope you enjoy this quick, easy recipe Eggroll in a Bowl!

A quick and easy dinner recipe for those on the go!

06/12/2026

Let’s gather for another session of Big Blue Book Club!

Save the dates . . . the next Big Blue Book Club will be held on Thursdays, September 10-24 and the book is The Art of Gathering: How we meet and why it matters by Priya Parker. In Extension we meet all the time. This book explores how to make gatherings more meaningful by focusing on purpose, design and participant experience. It challenges our routine ways of meeting and encourages thoughtful, engaging interactions that truly connect people.

This session will be presented via zoom and led by Dr. Monica Mundy, Assistant Extension Professor for Family and Community Health. Registration starts on July 15. Visit our Big Blue Book Club website (https://fcs.mgcafe.uky.edu/home/big-blue-book-club) for the registration link.

06/11/2026

☀️🎉 Celebrate the Longest Day of the Year with Us! 🎉☀️

Join us for the Longest Day of Play on Saturday, June 20, 2026, from 9:00 AM–2:00 PM at the Greenup County Farmers Market!

Bring the whole family for a day packed with fun, fitness, food, and community activities:

🏃 Lettuce Run 5K
🧘 Morning Yoga
🚗 Car Seat Safety Checks
🎨 Crafts for All Ages
🥤 Healthy Bites & Bicycle-Powered Smoothies
🎲 Farmer's Market Bingo
💃 Zumba

Explore the Farmers Market, learn healthy living tips, enjoy hands-on activities, and make memories with friends and family while celebrating the longest day of the year!

📍 Greenup County Extension Office
35 Wurtland Avenue, Greenup, KY 41144

Whether you're running the 5K, tasting lettuce-inspired recipes, creating crafts, or dancing your way through Zumba, there's something for everyone!

Tag a friend and make plans to join us for this FREE community event! 🌞