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USDA-NRCS farm bill program participation
The USDA-Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) in Kentucky is encouraging landowners, farmers and producers to visit their local NRCS office now to receive more information and apply for conservation technical assistance and possible financial funding opportunities. The application process for 2008 Farm Bill conservation programs is continuous, but funding selections are made at specific times throughout the year. The Kentucky NRCS a...
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Cunningham Speaks to Bar Presidents
Justice Bill Cunningham, of the First District of the Kentucky State Supreme Court, spoke at the 43rd Annual Southern Conference of Bar Presidents in Lexington, on Saturday, October 15. His topic was the tobacco Night Riders of west Kentucky and Tennessee. His book "On Bended Knee" recounts the story of the most violent uprising in America between the Civil War and the race riots of the 1960s. It was a tobacco farmers' revolt against the ch...
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Rachel L Hance, Logan County Extension Agent for Family and Consumer Sciences
Medicare open enrollment period
Health insurance coverage is a top priority for many people. Medicare is health insurance available for people over the age of 65 as well as those under the age of 65 with certain disabilities. The primary Parts of Medicare are A, B and D. Part A is known as hospital coverage and assists with expenses for inpatient care and skilled nursing facility, hospice and home health care. Medicare Part B is general medical insurance which assists with e...
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Logan County Progressive Agriculture Safety Day
September 22nd dawned a rainy day but that could not dampen the spirits of over 400 Logan County fourth grade students as they embarked to the Logan County Extension Complex for a fun, educational day of learning about safety and healthy living at the 2011 Logan County Progressive Agriculture Safety Day. Over 150 volunteers took part in this education day by presenting workshops, serving food, working the registration table, serving as group ...
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NRCS farm bill participation
The USDA-Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) in Kentucky is encouraging landowners, farmers and producers to visit their local NRCS office now to receive more information and apply for conservation technical assistance and possible financial funding opportunities. The application process for 2008 Farm Bill conservation programs is continuous, but funding selections are made at specific times throughout the year. The Kentucky NRCS a...
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Rachel L Hance, Logan County Extension Agent for Family and Consumer Sciences
Enjoy cool fall air at Kentucky state parks
In the state of Kentucky, we have 52 state parks. Each state park offers a different view of the treasures in our state. There are few sights more spectacular than the changing of the colors of the leaves in the fall. What a great time to get outside and observe the beauty of our state and get some physical activity too! There are over 300 miles of trails and they are for all types of hikers. There are easy and moderate trails, such as the .5 ...
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Disaster assistance for 2010 crop losses
John W. McCauley, FSA State Executive Director, announced that the Supplemental Revenue Assistance Payments (SURE) program enrollment for 2010 crop year losses begins November 14, 2011. "Producers across the state experienced several natural disasters during the 2010 crop year that caused hardship and financial losses to many agricultural operations," said McCauley. "The SURE program provides assistance to producers when disaster strikes, so ...
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Health, safety issues for aging farmers
Because farmers are exposed to multiple hazards throughout extended careers, physical problems can start early. To maintain health, Kentucky farm workers, whose average age is 57, higher than the average worker, must pay attention, particularly as they age, to issues caused by their way of life. Risk of suicide. Farmers have the highest suicide rates of any occupation. Farmers are exposed to multifaceted stress and pressure. In addition to har...
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First District Congressman Ed Whitfield
Logan County Farm Bureau holds annual meeting
The Logan County Farm Bureau held its annual meeting Sept. 10th at the Logan County Extension Office with over 300 in attendance. Following the meal catered by The Logan County Cattlemen’s Club, president Frances Brown presided over the program and business meting. Farm Bureau State Board Member and Magistrate Russell Poore introduced special guest including 1st District Congressman Ed Whitfield, Michael Pape District Director of Congressional...
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Chris Milam.Logan County ANR Agent
AgrAbility helps farmers get on with their work
For the past 18 years, Kentucky AgrAbility has been helping farmers with disabilities find ways to continue farming. AgrAbility provides education and assistance to farmers who must learn to cope with or accommodate a disability, offering a broad range of support and programs. Kentucky AgrAbility, part of the national AgrAbility program, is a partnership between the University of Kentucky Cooperative Extension Service, Kentucky State Universit...
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Rest for sleepy children
Many of us are surprised by how much sleep our children need. Adults need between seven to nine hours of sleep each night, and many of us often run on far less. Because we need less sleep, we may think our children can get by with the same amount as we do, but thatís not the case. The American Academy of Pediatrics offers the following sleep guidelines for children: • Newborn to 6 months- 16 to 20 hours • 6 to 12 months- 14 to 15 hours • 1 t...
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Myplate: New suggestions for eating healthy meals
The MyPlate icon, with a plate, fork and drinking glass, simplifies the message for healthy eating. The plate is divided into four unequal sectionsóvegetables and fruits fill the left half, and grains and protein fill the right. The glass represents dairy products. The straightforward visual makes the recommendations for eating different food groups clear. The new, simplified dietary plan from the U. S. Department of Agriculture and Department...
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4-H high adventure program
The 4-H high adventure program in Trimble County, the first of its kind for Kentucky 4-Hers, offers an exciting opportunity for youths who are interested in hiking, backpacking and survival in the woods. The newly launched program is a series of educational classes, ranging from day hikes to a five-day, out-of-state hike, culminating in the “Extreme Trip,” a three-day hiking trip with the “bear” essentials, during which campers will have to bu...
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‘Plate It Up’ with foods produced in Kentucky
Kentucky families can try nutritious, easy-to-prepare recipes using fresh Kentucky Proud products through a new statewide initiative aimed at encouraging consumers to buy local food. Agriculture Commissioner Richie Farmer and M. Scott Smith, dean of the University of Kentucky College of Agriculture, will officially kick off the Plate It Up, Kentucky Proud program at the Kentucky Commodity Breakfast Aug. 18 at the Kentucky Exposition Center. Tw...
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New rules help protect ginseng
Kentucky Agriculture Commissioner Richie Farmer has implemented new regulations aimed at protecting American ginseng in the state. "Ginseng is an important part of Kentucky's natural environment and is also an important source of income for up to 10,000 Kentuckians," Commissioner Farmer said. "These new regulations will help ensure that ginseng can be harvested in a sustainable way for generations." State law requires the Kentucky Department o...
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