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Aug. 10, 2017

Agriculture & Natural Resources

Fall Master Cattleman programs beginning

Family & Consumer Sciences

Join Extension Homemakers

4-H Youth Development

Middle-schoolers invited to 4-H Performing Arts Camp

Fall Master Cattleman programs beginning

Source: Ben Crites, UK Beef IRM coordinator

If you are interested in improving your cattle operation, you may want to consider participating in the University of Kentucky’s Master Cattleman program. Another round of classes will begin soon. More than 4,000 beef producers have already participated in the comprehensive program and put the management strategies they learned into practice in their operations.

The Master Cattleman program consists of 10 sessions that include management, marketing, nutrition, reproduction, health, genetics, forages, facilities, environment and end product.

The program is designed to increase producers’ overall productivity and profitability and is available at multiple sites throughout Kentucky. Each site will have consistent program material. You must attend at least eight of the 10 sessions and have a current Beef Quality Assurance certification to successfully complete the program. As a participant, you will receive a set of reference materials, and when you successfully complete the program, you will receive a personalized farm gate sign.

Fall 2017 program dates and county groups are as follows:

• Breckinridge and Grayson – Sept. 25 through Nov. 27

• Boyle, Garrard, Lincoln and Mercer – Sept. 19 through Nov. 21

• Grant, Carroll, Kenton, Gallatin, Campbell, Boone, Pendleton and Owen – Sept. 19 through Nov. 21

• Muhlenberg, Crittenden, Trigg, Christian, Caldwell – Oct. 17 through Dec. 19

• McCracken, Fulton, Carlisle, Calloway, Hickman, Marshall – Oct. 2 through Dec. 11

• Butler, Simpson, Warren, Logan, Allen – Aug. 8 through Nov. 21.

For more information or to enroll, or email Ben Crites, UK Beef IRM coordinator, at , or contact the (COUNTY NAME) Cooperative Extension Service.

Educational programs of the Cooperative Extension Service serve all people regardless of economic or social status and will not discriminate on the basis of race, color, ethnic origin, national origin, creed, religion, political belief, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expressions, pregnancy, marital status, genetic information, age, veteran status, or physical or mental disability.

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Join Extension Homemakers

Source: Kim Henken, director of communications and strategic partnerships for the UK School of Human Environmental Sciences

If you are interested in learning something new or giving back to your community, you may consider joining the Kentucky Extension Homemakers Association. Clubs across Kentucky are currently recruiting new individuals.

The goal of KEHA is to improve the quality of life for families and communities. Each group carries out this objective differently based on region or interest.

More traditional groups focus on food, nutrition, health and family development while other groups delve into cultural arts, heritage and 4-H. Anyone can join KEHA and find a group that suits their specific interests. Emerging special interest clubs have cropped up in several counties including cooking, quilting and photography groups.

One of the more important aspects of KEHA is the group’s commitment to volunteer service. In the past year, KEHA raised $37,257 for the University of Kentucky Ovarian Cancer Research and Screening Program. Likewise, KEHA members donated 1,080 pillowcases and more than 200 quilts and comforters to the Center for Courageous Kids in Scottsville.

KEHA’s longstanding history of excellence in community and leadership development across the state has been a way for many homemakers to dedicate a portion of their time to volunteer service and to their families and communities.

If you are interested in joining KEHA, visit http://keha.ca.uky.edu or contact the (COUNTY NAME) Extension office to learn more about local clubs and opportunities.

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Middle-schoolers invited to 4-H Performing Arts Camp

Source: Kevin Pettigrew, Feltner 4-H Camp director and Jennifer Tackett, 4-H youth development specialist

Young Kentuckians, who are aspiring musicians, singers and dancers may consider attending 4-H Performing Arts Camp. The camp is Oct. 20-22 at the J.M. Feltner Memorial 4-H Camp in London. It is open to young Kentuckians who are in sixth through eighth grades.

Campers can spend the weekend diving deeper into the performance art of their choice. Tracks include instruction in rhythm, vocal, dance or guitar/ukulele. The 4-H’ers do not need to have any prior experience in their art form as trained professionals will work with them during the camp. Young people will practice all weekend. Saturday night, Kentucky professional musicians will join the group for a jam session and a Q&A session. Sunday afternoon, campers will perform a show for their families. In addition to learning more about their art form, campers will also experience several aspects of a traditional 4-H camp.

The camp costs $175 per person and includes lodging and seven meals.

Adult volunteers are also needed to help facilitate the camp. Interested individuals should contact Kevin Pettigrew, director of J.M. Feltner Memorial 4-H Camp, at or 606-864-2770.

Pettigrew is also in charge of youth registration, and participants should send forms and registration fees to him.

More information on local 4-H Performing Arts opportunities is available at the (COUNTY NAME) Extension office.

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