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Growing Brussels sprouts? Learn more about this nutritious vegetable:
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February 7, 2025 at 8:05 PM
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Looking for more specific gardening tips? Reach out to us today to get answers from our expert staff.

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February 27, 2025 at 3:43 PM
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A fun and easy way to help our feathered friends this winter!

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December 23, 2024 at 6:29 PM
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Learn more about indoor plants by checking out our UK Extension Publication:

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January 8, 2025 at 2:21 PM
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Check out the Field Guide to Kentucky’s Invasive Plants! Download your copy today by visiting shorturl.at/1wnVE

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February 26, 2025 at 3:40 PM
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Eco-printing uses natural materials to create beautiful, wearable works of art.

Register (free) online at:
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University of Kentucky, Cooperative Extension Service program ad. Monday through Tuesday. August 3 through 4, 2026 at 10 AM. Registration required, 859-586-6101. Located at Boone County Extension Environmental & Nature Center. 9101 Camp Ernst Road, Union KY 41091. Over two days (Monday, August 3rd and Tuesday, August 4th), we’ll learn about natural dyes, prepare our fabric dye bundles for steaming, and spend time in the dye garden (weather permitting). At the end of day two, we’ll unveil our wearable works of art. This is a two-part class; you must be able to attend both days. Ages 18+ welcome. An equal opportunity organization.
July 26, 2026 at 7:49 PM
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Interested in Flyfishing? Join the Buckeye United Fly Fishers and Extension to learn the basics and get hands-on practice casting a line.

Please register online at: ukyboone.pacecommunity.net/Event/ViewEv... or call the extension office at 859-586-6101.

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July 10, 2026 at 8:33 PM
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All Extension Offices statewide are closed.
We will reopen on June 22, 2026.
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June 19, 2026 at 3:51 AM
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Thank you to the Kentucky 4-H Foundation, Inc. and Kentucky Kingdom for a fantastic day at the park! Our 4-H youth were able to experience the VIP treatment of being some of the first people to ride the new Flying Fox Coaster! 🎢

#4H #YouthDevelopment #Kentucky #ukyextension #Community
June 1, 2026 at 4:27 AM
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All UK Extension offices will be closed on Monday, May 25th, 2026.
We will reopen on Tuesday, May 26th.
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May 25, 2026 at 3:07 AM
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The weather was perfect for our first Dig Day of the season. Our Master Gardener volunteers and Horticulture staff spent the morning clearing space for a new pollinator garden. We are so grateful to our volunteers, we couldn't do it without them!

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April 16, 2026 at 7:11 PM
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This week we took a beautiful stroll through the Boone County Arboretum with Extension Horticulture Agent Robby Brockman and Arboretum Director Kris Stone. They discussed various trees, shrubs and plants that provide our colorful spring flowers.

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April 16, 2026 at 2:02 PM
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Estate planning is crucial for every farmer. Check out these key steps for establishing a farm transition team.

For more information on estate planning visit: extension.mgcafe.uky.edu/estate-plann...

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University of Kentucky Cooperative Extension Service, Infographic. Estate Planning: Establish a Farm Transition Team. 1 accountant: Manages taxes and finances. 2 Attorney: Ensure legal integrity. 3 Financial planner: Develops a strategy to transfer assets. 4 Lender/Banker: Assess financial sustainability. 5 Business Consultant: management transfer. 6 Extension Agent: advice and ideas. Contact your local county Extension office for more resources, including an estate planning worksheet. An equal opportunity organization.
January 15, 2026 at 4:52 PM
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All UK Extension offices will be closed from Wednesday, December 24th, to Friday, January 2nd, 2026. We will reopen on January 5th, 2026.

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December 23, 2025 at 1:46 PM
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Join Kentucky 4-H! The 2025-2026 enrollment year begins on September 1st, 2025.

Learn more at boone.ca.uky.edu/4h-youth-dev...

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August 15, 2025 at 7:29 PM
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Kentucky 4-H is Beyond Ready! Enrollment for the 2025-2026 program year begins in September! Be sure to stop by our office, visit us online or join us for the 4-H open house on September 21! You can learn more at boone.ca.uky.edu

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August 15, 2025 at 7:25 PM
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Get ready! Kentucky 4-H youth are bringing their best to the 2025 Kentucky State Fair.

The Kentucky State Fair is here until August 24, 2025, at the Kentucky Exposition Center in Louisville, KY.

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August 15, 2025 at 7:21 PM
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Maximize success with summer annual grasses by checking out these tips from UK Forages Extension!

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May 5, 2025 at 6:39 PM
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Elderberries are perfect for small-scale farms!

Learn more about elderberries --> ccd.uky.edu/resources/cr...

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April 23, 2025 at 5:32 PM
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Kentucky 4-H’ers are succeeding! Don't let your #child miss out on all that 4-H has to offer.

📣 #Youth must be enrolled in Boone County 4-H by May 31, 2025 to be eligible to participate in Boone County and Kentucky State Fair. boone.ca.uky.edu/4h-youth-dev...

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April 16, 2025 at 1:01 PM
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Become a Kentucky 4-H host family!

Learn more at www.states4hexchange.org

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February 27, 2025 at 9:23 PM
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Curious about what we do here at Extension? Check out our Report to the People - a brief overview of our most successful programs in 2024.

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February 25, 2025 at 9:31 PM
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Tired of feeling like a potato? Fitness at home doesn't have to involve gym equipment, find small changes to make and get moving more.
For more tips on incorporating fitness at home, visit planeatmove.com

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February 25, 2025 at 7:58 PM
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Have questions about firewood safety? you can always reach out to our office and we will get you expert answers and resources.

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January 14, 2025 at 3:03 PM
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Empower youth to be digitally responsible - set clear expectations for safe use, encourage kindness, and discourage cyberbullying.

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January 8, 2025 at 1:41 PM