University of Kentucky Cooperative Extension

06/02/2026

We are so excited to welcome 4-H members across the state to the 2026 4-H Teen Conference! Follow along for a week of fun and connection, showing how beyond ready Kentucky 4-H is.

06/02/2026

The University of Kentucky will host a Pest Management Field Day on June 25 at the University of Kentucky Research and Education Center at Princeton. The event ― tailored for grain producers, crop advisors and industry representatives ― offers a unique opportunity to learn the latest research and strategies in integrated pest management.

University of Kentucky Cooperative Extension and research experts will cover w**d control in corn and soybean production, including the control of waterhemp and Palmer amaranth. Insect and disease management strategies will also be covered.

Learn more: https://bit.ly/4vgIM3j

06/02/2026

Kentucky 4-H is Beyond Ready!

Learn more about Kentucky 4-H by visiting our website to find your local county Extension office [link]: extension.mgcafe.uky.edu

06/01/2026

The Caldwell County Extension Office is proud to welcome Taylor Wynn to the Caldwell team for an exciting summer internship. Taylor is no stranger to UK and brings a wealth of knowledge and leadership ability to our team. You will see Taylor at the Caldwell County KY Farmers Market, and many other educational and youth events this summer.

06/01/2026

Looking for your next opportunity? UK Extension is hiring across several of our counties! Don't wait to apply: The application windows for most of these current county openings close this week!

Extension Agent for Agriculture and Natural Resources, Butler County
Apply here [link]: https://ukjobs.uky.edu/postings/630982
Deadline: June 2, 2026

Extension Agent for Family and Consumer Sciences, Rockcastle County
Apply here [link]: https://ukjobs.uky.edu/postings/630985
Deadline: June 2, 2026

Extension Assistant for 4-H Youth Development, Grant County
Apply here [link]: https://ukjobs.uky.edu/postings/630976
Deadline: June 2, 2026

Extension Agent for Agriculture and Natural Resources, Bell County
Apply here [link]: https://ukjobs.uky.edu/postings/631156
Deadline: June 3, 2026

Extension Agent for Family and Consumer Sciences, Ballard and McCracken Counties
Apply here [link]: https://ukjobs.uky.edu/postings/631299
Deadline: June 4, 2026

Extension Custodian, Leslie County
Apply here [link]: https://ukjobs.uky.edu/postings/631474
Deadline: June 4, 2026

Extension Agent for Family and Consumer Sciences, Martin County
Apply here [link]: https://ukjobs.uky.edu/postings/631405
Deadline: June 5, 2026

Extension Agent for Horticulture, Boyd County
Apply here [link]: https://ukjobs.uky.edu/postings/631825
Deadline: June 8, 2026

Extension Assistant for Agriculture and Natural Resources, Campbell County
Apply here [link]: https://ukjobs.uky.edu/postings/632084
Deadline: June 9, 2026

Extension Assistant for 4-H Youth Development, Campbell County
Apply here [link]: https://ukjobs.uky.edu/postings/632132
Deadline: June 10, 2026

05/30/2026

Katie Mills is one of the agents in Christian County 4-H. One of the highlights of her job is witnessing the 4-H youth developing and growing through their experiences in the program.

05/29/2026

05/29/2026

Unsure which grass is best for your specific lawn?

Contact your local county Extension office for a soil test and expert recommendations!

05/28/2026

We are excited to introduce our summer intern, McKenna Falconberry! McKenna grew up in Richmond, KY and loves working on her family's farm. She is currently attending Eastern Kentucky University majoring in Agribusiness and Livestock Management.

05/26/2026