Cooperative Extension Service Shelby County Newsletter

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1117 Frankfort Road ● Shelbyville, KY 40065 ● (502) 633-4593 ● Fax: (502) 633-6713 ● www.ca.uky.edu

FEBRUARY

4-H CAMP

JUNE 28-JULY 1, 2016

Applications Available February 1 online

and at the Extension office

JANUARY

AG Education! Tobacco GAP Training Pesticide recertification Horse college Farm records management On-farm safety Farming 101 Grain marketing update Row crop risk management Rotational grazing

SOUP SHARING Wednesday, January 13 at Noon

and

Thursday, January 14 at 6 p.m.

RED DRESS HEART HEALTH LUNCHEON

11:30 a.m. Friday, February 5

See page 2 for more details On both programs

(Page 4-5 for information)

February is Heart Health Month

More than 960,000 Americans die of

cardiovascular disease (CVD) each year,

accounting for more than 40 percent of all deaths.

Cardiovascular disease is the leading cause of

death for American women aged 35 and older and

the leading cause of death in Kentucky. In fact,

CVD will kill more people in Kentucky this year

than all forms of cancer, pneumonia, influenza,

and traffic accidents combined. Understanding,

reducing, and controlling the risk factors for CVD

can reduce deaths and save lives. February 5 is

Wear Red Day to raise awareness of

cardiovascular disease.

Get an annual physical to check your risk

for cardiovascular disease. Some controllable risk

factors include high blood cholesterol, diabetes,

obesity, and high blood pressure.

Go Red for Heart Health

FREE Luncheon

You are invited to the FREE Go Red for

Heart Health Luncheon from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.

on Friday, February 5 at your Shelby County

Extension Office. Guest speakers will share

information on keeping your heart healthy. Door

Prizes! Gifts! Mini-health fair! Blood Pressure

checks and Glucose Screenings! Wear Red!

Reservations are required. Attendance is limited to

the first 120 callers. Reserve your seat today by

calling 633-4593.

Sewing Circle & Volunteer

Opportunities

Join us on Tuesday (February 2 and March

1) anytime from 3 until 8 p.m. to sew with others.

Teachers will help you as you complete sewing

UFOs (unfinished objects) or work on the sewing

project of the month. Call 633-4593 to have the

projects’ supply lists sent to you.

If you enjoy sewing, please consider sharing

your skills with young 4-H sewers. Sewing

workshops will begin for 4-H youth and will meet

after school (2:30 – 5 p.m.) on Mondays at the

Shelby County Extension Office beginning February

22 and on Tuesdays beginning February 9 at

Heritage Elementary. Please call your Shelby County

Extension Office at 633-4593 to volunteer and

receive all the 4-H Sewing Workshop dates.

Cultural Arts Competition

Plan to visit the annual Shelby County

Extension Homemakers Cultural Arts Competition

and Display from 1-2 p.m. on Tuesday, February 2.

Visitors will appreciate the artistic creations.

Everyone will leave this adventure with many new

project ideas.

Soup Sharing

Bring a pot of your favorite homemade

soup and the recipe to our special sessions of

“sharing soup” on Wednesday, January 13 at noon

and/or Thursday, January 14 at 6 p.m. Soups

can be an excellent way to stre-e-e-tch your food

dollars. Best of all, you will taste many types of

soup and receive all the recipes in a Soup Recipe

Booklet later. You will have many new soup

recipes to prepare and warm you and your family

and friends this winter.

Inflammation, is there a diet that helps?

Picture going for a run and falling and

cutting your knees, or working in the garden and

having a rose thorn become lodged in your finger.

When these and other injuries occur, the body tries

to remove the harmful, irritated tissues or damaged

cells and begin the process of healing by producing

inflammation. Redness, heat, swelling, pain and

loss of function are signs of acute inflammation

but some inflammation can occur without these

symptoms. Inflammation can affect certain

parts of the body and cause chronic diseases; for

example, the joints (rheumatoid arthritis), bowel

(Crohn’s disease) and skin (psoriasis). With these

conditions the inflammation process is not helpful

and in fact the immune system mistakenly fights

against the cells of the body.

Some research suggests that foods such as

fatty fish, salmon, sardine, and herring, berries and

tart cherry juice can reduce the effects of

inflammation, however, the role specific foods

have on the inflammation process is still being

studied. Research is showing that saturated fat

from meats, butter, cream and trans-fats from

processed foods actually turn on the inflammatory

process.

Eating to Reduce Inflammation The Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics

suggests that eating with reduced inflammation in

mind is not difficult and may be easier than many

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Articles By: Sheila Fawbush Cooperative Extension Agent for Family & Consumer Sciences

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people think. They provided the following

guidelines:

At meals let fruits and vegetables make up at

least half your plate. Take care to regularly fit

in fresh, frozen or dried berries and cherries.

Be sure to eat a variety of vegetables,

including leafy greens such as kale, chard and

Brussels sprouts.

Opt for plant-based sources of protein

including beans, nuts and seeds.

Choose whole grains instead of refined ones.

Give up white rice and replace it with brown,

black or wild rice; whole oats or barley for

cream of wheat; and whole-wheat bread

instead of white.

Pick heart-healthy fats as opposed to not so

healthy ones. Olive oil, avocados, nuts and

seeds are a few delicious choices.

Choose fatty fish such as salmon, sardines and

anchovies to get a heart-healthy dose of omega

-3 fatty acids.

Season your meals with fresh herbs and spices.

They pack a flavorful and antioxidant-rich

punch.

Though diet is important, it's not the only

factor. Quality and duration of sleep, regular

exercise, maintaining a healthy weight, can all

have a direct impact on inflammation. Reference: The Academy of Nutr ition and Dietetics.

Inflammation and Diet. Accessed June 12, 2015 from http://

www.eatright.org/resource/health/wellness/preventing-

illness/inflammation-and-diet

Source: Ingrid Adams, Extension Specialist for Nutrition

and Weight Management, University of Kentucky; College

of Agriculture, Food and Environment

Line up for Veggies — How to Create a

Kid-Approved Salad Bar

Getting kids to eat salad isn’t an easy feat,

but one of the easiest ways to succeed is by

creating an at-home salad bar. Kids are more

likely to eat what they helped create and control

the options. Follow these simple steps to create a

tasty assortment:

1. Let kids wash the fruits and vegetables.

2. An adult should chop sturdier vegetables. Kids

tend to find it easier and more enjoyable to eat

salads with finely chopped ingredients. If the

vegetable or fruit can be grated, grate away.

Get creative and add items you normally

wouldn’t think to put in salad, such as grated

zucchini or Brussels sprouts. Let kids hold the

box grater on a cutting board as an adult grates

the produce. If you don’t have a box grater,

use a vegetable peeler. Place each ingredient

into a separate bowl.

3. After washing the greens, allow kids to tear

them into small pieces in a large bowl.

Another tip is to always add a portion of

iceberg lettuce to whatever green is being

used. The crisp and mild taste of iceberg

lettuce will make spinach and other heartier

greens easier to eat.

4. Have naturally sweet options as part of the

salad bar. Examples are mandarin oranges,

strawberries, melon, blueberries, pineapple,

pear or dried cranberries and raisins.

5. Before reaching for the store-bought dressing,

try having your child make one at home. The

simplicity of home-made salad dressing leaves

small reason to pay for store-bought versions.

Follow this simple rule: three parts oil to one

part vinegar and then customize. Add orange

juice, a dab of maple syrup or honey, salt/

pepper, fresh herbs or even a tablespoon or

two of jam. Put ingredients in a jar with a tight

fitting lid and let kids shake to combine.

6. Set out all of the individual ingredients and

watch as everyone creates a unique dish. Use

what is already in the refrigerator and pantry

for an easy no-cook meal. Source: Jean Najor , Extension Associate, University

of Kentucky; College of Agriculture, Food and

Environment

Shelby Shape Ups

Join us for the new six week series of

arthritis foundation approved exercises to increase

strength, flexibility and balance. The series begins

January 4. Classes meet at 11a.m. on Monday,

Wednesday and Fridays. The cost for the six week

series is only $25. This class is free to

Healthways Silver Sneakers program participants.

Please call 633-4593 to register and for more

information.

Upcoming Gardening classes The new year starts a new

round of gardening classes.

See the classes, dates and

times below. We do plan to

add more classes in late

summer/early fall; just waiting to see

what the gardening wants and needs are

before filling in the blanks.

In the next newsletter we’ll also

announce the dates for Master Gardener

tours. We like to do one in the spring and

another in the fall. We might possibly go

to the arboretum in northern Kentucky,

and I’m looking for other suggestions.

Master Gardener classes forming If you’re interested in becoming an

Extension Master Gardener, we plan to

offer classes late winter through spring

2016. The plan is for classes to be held

on Wednesday evenings from 6 to 8 p.m.

starting January 27 and running through

April. We will have an information

session on Wednesday, January 13, at

6:30 p.m. here at Extension. Even if you

are just considering becoming a Master

Gardener, go ahead and sign up for the

information session to check the program

out. We’ll answer all of your questions

then. To register for the information

session or Master Gardener classes, call

633-4593. We do need at least

10 participants to schedule

classes.

Food Gardening 2016

Food gardening classes have proven very

popular over the last couple of years, and

we will offer them again this year. The

classes will be condensed this year into

six sessions, but we’ll offer both a day

and night class to accommodate those

who work as well as those who would

rather not come out at night.

Day classes will be 10 to 11:30 a.m.

Night classes will be 6:30 to 8 p.m.

Again, we will need at least 10

participants in each session to make the

classes a go. Dates are as follows:

Tuesday, March 15 – Plan your best

vegetable garden ever

Tuesday, March 22 – Start tomatoes and

peppers from seed

Tuesday, March 29 – Growing cool

season vegetables

Tuesday, April 12 – Battling insects,

disease and weeds

Tuesday, April 19 – Growing warm

season vegetables

Tuesday, April 26 – Field trip

Food Gardening classes are free but we

ask that you register by calling 633-

4593.

Green Thumb gardening classes

Every year we offer a series of

classes on a variety of topics

that we call “Green Thumb”

classes. The classes also

include field trips. All of the

classes will be on Thursday

evenings at 6:30 p.m. except for the fruit

tree pruning and care class. Note that

each class has a backup date in case of

bad weather. Classes are free, but we ask

you to register by calling 633-4593.

Saturday, Feb. 20 – 9 a.m. until noon.

Fruit tree pruning and care. We will meet

at Extension and talk for about an hour

and a half and then head out to an

orchard for a hands-on pruning lesson.

Feb. 27 is a backup day.

Thursday, April 28 – City garden tour.

We will meet at Extension at 6:30 p.m.

and then head out to one or two city

gardens. Location TBA.

May 5 is backup day.

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Articles By: Walt Reichert Horticulture Technician

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6:30 p.m. Location TBA. June 2 is backup

day.

Thursday, June 9 – Country garden tour.

Meet at Extension at 6:30 p.m. and

proceed to garden. June 23 is backup date.

Thursday, July 7 – Tree ID class. We

will learn to identify common trees in the

community. Location TBA. July 14 is

backup date.

Kentucky Fruit and Vegetable

Conference Jan. 4-5

If you have any interest in growing fruits,

vegetables or organic gardening, you may

want to attend the Kentucky Fruit and

Vegetable Conference in Lexington on

Jan. 4 and 5. The conference features

concurrent sessions that cover a wide

range of topics that would interest both

the commercial grower as well as the

serious backyard producer. To check out

the sessions and pre-register go

to the UK Hort Department

website at http://www.uky.edu/

hort/node/1632.

Lawn/garden soil test

If you’re like most gardeners you’ll wait

until an unseasonably warm day in late

winter/early spring to start thinking about

your lawn and garden. Why not get some

of the preliminary work done now and

beat the rush?

If you’re applying fertilizer to a lawn and

vegetable or flower garden, do you need

to know what’s in your soil before you

start adding lime or fertilizers? Why?

Because adding lime or fertilizer you may

not need is a waste of time and money,

and you may do more harm than good.

For example, most of our Shelby County

soils are rich in lime as well as phospho-

rous, and sometimes potassium. Adding

more of those elements, especially extra

lime when not needed, can create a

growing medium many plants don’t want

to live in. The soil test will tell you what

you need to apply and how much.

Because the composition of the soil

changes rather slowly over time, you need

a soil test only every two or three years.

But if you’ve never had one or it’s been

awhile, take a sample of your soil and

bring it in to Extension. We’ll send it off

to UK and have it tested for you for free.

The results take about two weeks, so

starting early, before you actually need to

apply fertilizers, is a good idea. And we

have a pamphlet on taking a soil test if

you don’t know how to do it. Stop in and

pick one up or call and we can mail or

email it to you.

Dormant oil spraying

An application of dormant oil to fruit and

some ornamental trees is a good way to

control some overwintering insects. The

oil works by smothering insects and their

eggs that thought they were safely tucked

away for a winter’s nap in the cracks and

crevices of trees. The oil can be applied

any time after the tree goes dormant (loses

its leaves) in fall through early spring. The

oil is sometimes sold as horticultural oil.

It is important to read the label before

applying; for example, the oil should not

be sprayed when temperatures are ex-

pected to fall below freezing within 24

hours of application. You also don’t want

to spray before an expected heavy rain.

If you have peach trees, you might want

to mix liquid copper in with the dormant

oil to control peach leaf curl. It’s a disease

of the foliage that you won’t see until

spring, but by the time you do, it’s too late

to apply a control.

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4-H Sewing Projects

4-H Sewing Projects will begin soon at

Heritage Elementary and at the Shelby County

Extension Office. The sewing projects are open

to all youth with an interest in learning to sew or

to develop new sewing skills.

A 4-H Sewing Class will be held at the

Shelby County Extension Office on Mondays

beginning on February 22. The 4-Her should

come to the Extension Office immediately after

school until 5 p.m. Volunteers will work with

the students to complete their 4-H Sewing

Project. The class will meet February 22, 29 and

March 7, 14, 21, and 28. Space is limited,

please call the Extension Office at 633-4593 to

reserve your spot. Sewing machines will be

provided.

The first four weeks of sewing at

Heritage Elementary are reserved for second or

third-year sewers. Those classes will be held in

the Art Room on Tuesdays, beginning February

9. A second four-week session will be open to

new participants beginning March 15. Each

session will be limited to 12 participants. The

classes start immediately after school, or at 2:30,

and run until 5 p.m. Call the Extension Office

to get registration information. Parents,

grandparents, and others are welcome and

encouraged to stay to help their child.

Registration is on a first-to-register basis.

If you cannot attend either set of

workshops, 4-Hers are invited to attend the

monthly Sewing Circle at the Extension Office.

Master Clothing Volunteers familiar with 4-H

guidelines will be there to assist you. You are

required to have an adult stay with you. Sewing

Circle has open hours on the first Tuesday of

each month from 3 p.m. until 8 p.m.. Sewing

machines are available for you to work with.

Youth can also complete a project with

the help of a family member or friend. Please

call the Extension Office first to get the

requirements for your age group and project

level, so your items will qualify for 4-H events

and competitions. All

completed projects are

eligible to be entered in the

Fashion Revue and Shelby

County Fair.

Shelby County 4-H

will also start a new Sewing Club. The club is

for 4-H members interested in sewing. It will

meet on the first Tuesday of each Month from

3pm to 5pm beginning on March 1.

4-H Camp Applications

Avail

It is hard to believe, but it is time to start

thinking about 4-H Camp! Shelby County

camps in Jabez at Lake Cumberland. We will

attend June 28-July 1, 2016, which is a Tuesday

through Friday. We will be camping with Henry

and Pulaski Counties. A $50 deposit will hold

your slot when your initial paperwork is turned

in. The cost of camp for 2016 will be $180. We

have space to accept 100 campers. After the slots

are filled we will begin a waiting list and

campers will be taken off the waiting list (in

order) only if others drop out. 4-H Camp is open

to all Shelby County youth ages 9-13. Campers

must attend camp with the county in which they

live or attend school. Campers stay in cabins that

hold approximately 20 youth, with 2 teens, 2

counselors in training and 2 adult leaders.

Campers enjoy traditional camp activities mixed

with some that will be related to our theme for

the week. Some of the traditional activities

include canoeing, fishing, swimming, arts and

crafts, archery, riflery and of course, Sally down

the Alley! (The Kentucky 4-H camping program

is accredited by the American Camping

Association.)

Shelby County 4-H will also take

applications for Teen Leaders. These teens are

responsible for staying with the campers and

taking them to and from classes, meals and

group activities. They also organize cabin time

and responsibilities. Teen Counselors help

campers deal with any problems they might

have, such as homesickness, or misplaced items.

To serve as a Teen Counselor, youth should be

16-19 years of age by June 1. Teens must

undergo an interview and provide letters of

reference. All Teen Leaders will be required to

attend a training upon selection. Applications are

due by March 15 and can be picked up at the

Extension Office or printed off the 4-H website

Available

February 1st

starting February 1.

Youth ages 14-15 can apply to serve as

Counselors in training (CITs). Youth must be 14

by January 1. CITs serve many of the same

functions as Teen Counselors, but cannot be left

alone while supervising an entire cabin or a large

group of campers. Because of space and

monetary constraints, we can accept only a few

CITs. Applications and letters of reference are

due by March 15 to the Extension Office. CITs

will also be required to attend a training upon

selection.

Finally, we are recruiting adult

volunteers. We need adults (over 18 years old) to

serve as Adult Counselors. Adults must have one

full year out of high school to attend as an Adult

Counselor. Responsibilities may include

teaching a class, supervising a cabin and/or

helping at group activities and meal times.

Adults must undergo a background check and

attend a training prior to attending

camp.

If you have any questions

concerning Shelby County 4-H

Camp, please call the Extension

Office.

4-H Achievement Banquet

A very special thank you goes out to all

the 4-Hers and their families who attended the

annual 4-H Achievement Banquet on December

8. We had over 140 4-H families and

volunteers in attendance! It was great to hear all

of the activities and accomplishments of Shelby

County 4-H Clubs and members for the past

year. Shelby County 4-H is strong and growing

and we are very proud! There are so many

special volunteers that make 4-H successful and

we are very thankful for everything that they do.

Special thanks goes to Kayci Campbell

for serving as our MC for the evening. She did a

great job speaking and keeping the program

moving.

Thanks to everyone that donated books

for the Reading Reindeer project. We have

participated in this service project for over ten

years and are proud to be a part of the program.

Our families donated 128 books and a

Homemaker group donated $25.

The special award winners for the night

included: I Dare You! Awards:

Abby Hodder

Anna Wood

Matt Edwards Outstanding Citizen

Award:

Hunter Nethery

Bryce Sipes

Outstanding Seniors:

Olivia Matlin

Gabby Corn

New Year’s Resolutions for

Families

1. Go “unplugged.” Parents and kids spend

so much time with all our devices,

televisions and computers that we miss out

on real family time. Spend at least one day a

month “unplugged” to get much needed

family time.

2. Read. Reading as a family is a great gift

you can give your children. Visit the library

or your favorite bookstore to choose a book

each family member will enjoy and then read

together.

3. Be Kind. Family members should always

practice kindness to one another. However,

volunteering or completing a service project

as a family teaches kids the importance of

giving back and helping others.

4. Play Together. Plan a family game night

or outdoor activities that involves the entire

family. Time spent having fun with family is

invaluable.

5. Participate in 4-H. If you are not already

involved in 4-H, join a club or participate in

a class or program. If you are already

involved in 4-H, find a new project or

activity, give a speech or demonstration, or

start a community service project.

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A G R I CUL TURE

Row Crop Risk Management Update University of Kentucky Department of Ag

Economics will present a Row

Crop Risk Management

meeting on Thursday, January

21 from 9 a.m.—4 p.m. at the

Shelby County Extension

Office. Topics will include:

Corn, Soybean & Wheat

Outlook & 2016 Price Potential

Enterprise Budgets

Cash Rents & Machinery Cost Savings

Using RP Insurance to Protect Revenue

Risk

Easy Price Risk Management Tools

Developing your Risk Management Plan

for 2016

A sponsored lunch will be provided.

Please call (502)-633-4593 by January 19 to

reserve your meal..

Rotational Grazing Course Dr. Ray Smith, UK Forage Specialist, will

discuss Rotational Grazing for

Maximum Results on Wednesday,

January 27 at 6 p.m. at the

Extension Office. Please call

633-4593 to sign-up.

Tobacco GAP Training Tobacco producers are required to receive

Tobacco GAP (good agriculture practices)

Training annually. This year’s

local training will be offered on

Friday, January 29, at both Shelby

and Henry county extension

offices. The Shelby County

training will begin at 9 a.m. and

conclude by noon. The Henry

County session will begin at 1 p.m.

and conclude by 4 p.m.

Producers should bring their

GAPConnections Grower ID card to receive

proper credit. Producers needing a grower ID or

who have lost their card should visit

www.gapconnections.com prior to the meeting.

In addition to the required GAP training

update, Dr. Bob Pearce, UK Extension Tobacco

Specialist, will provide a production update.

Please call 633-4593 to register for the

Shelby County session or 845-2811 to register for

the Henry County session.

Grain Production Update University of Kentucky

specialists will present the

annual Grain Production Update

on Friday, February 12 from 9

a.m.—2 p.m. at the Shelby

County Extension Office.

Tentative topics include: corn

production update, corn/soybean disease update,

2016 marketing outlook and more.

Lunch will be provided, so please call

633-4593 by February 10 to reserve your meal.

Farming 101 We are excited to offer a new course series

this year! Farming 101 will cover some of the

basic information new farmers (or experienced

farmers who need a refresher) need to know.

Courses are scheduled for Wednesday nights from

6-8 p.m. on February 17, 24, March 2, and 9.

Topics will include:

Basic Soils, Bugs, Weeds

& Fertilizers

Basic Fences, Barns,

Machinery & Zoning

Basic Who’s Who in

Agribusiness &

Education

Basic Feeds & Forages

for Livestock, Horses & Poultry

Whether you farm 5 acres or 500, many

farming tasks are the same; we will help you get

started on the right foot! Please call 633-4593 to

reserve your spot.

Ag Records Management &

On-Farm Safety Need help managing your

farming operation? Looking for the

best record keeping software or

helpful apps to help you do your job? Join us

Thursday, February 25 from 9 a.m.—Noon at the

Shelby County Extension Office to learn about

record keeping and information

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management for your farming

enterprise.

Once you’ve figured

out the business side of your

farm needs, stay to learn

about On-Farm Safety. A

complimentary lunch will be

served from Noon—1 p.m. then we will discuss

safety concerns and procedures to help ensure

you and your family members are able to lead a

safe, healthy life on the farm.

The On-Farm Safety portion of the

program will run from 1—3 p.m. If you can’t

join us for the morning session, feel free to come

for lunch and participate in the afternoon

session. We just ask that you call 633-4593 to

let us know your plans and to reserve your

lunch!

Private Use Pesticide Certification If your pesticide

certification is expiring in

2016 or if you need a new

certification, please plan to

attend one of two sessions

being offered on Thursday,

March 3. Call

633-4593 to sign up for either

the 10 a.m. session or the 6 p.m. session.

This will be your primary opportunity to

receive pesticide training this year, so make

every effort to attend one of these sessions.

Horse College 2016 Equine enthusiasts should

plan to attend the 2016 Louisville

Area Horse College on Saturday,

March 5 from 8 a.m.—1 p.m. at

the Henry County Extension

Office. This is an awesome learning opportunity

and will feature some of the best local equine

experts. Plans are still being made, but it’s not

too early to add this to your calendar.

For more information or to register,

please call 633-4593 or 845-2811. Breakfast

will be provided.

Outdoor Naturalist Series Are you an avid outdoorsperson? Do

you want to learn more about the local ecoscape

and many facets of our natural resources? Join

us for the newly-developed Outdoor Naturalist

program.

Outdoor Naturalist is an educational

program about Shelby County’s natural

resources and outdoor history. The class will

meet on the third Thursday of each month for 12

-14 sessions beginning on March 17. The class

will meet from 6-8 p.m. at the Extension Office

or an on-site location, depending on the topic.

Classes will include:

Course Introduction/Expectations

Geology & Soils

Ponds, Lakes & Streams

Botany

Native Plants

Forestry

Wildlife Management & Agricultural

Lands

KY Parks & Recreation

Practical Entomology & Pollinators

Archeology

Environmental Ethics & Philosophy

Reptiles/Amphibians/Fish/Birds

Mammals

Participants may choose to attend any

number of segments, but space for some sessions

will be limited, so we request that you sign up

for each one you plan to attend to help us plan

accordingly. Call 633-4593 to register for the

first session on March 17, which we recommend

for everyone.

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BASIC FRENCH CLASSES

Thursdays from 7p.m. to 9p.m.

January 28, February 4, 11, 18, 25, & March 3

Class Fee: $25

Covers cost of text and supplies

Register by January 19

Shelby County Extension Office

502-633-4593

Health Matters Classes New Year’s Resolution: My Health Matters! Do you want to be healthier in 2016 and beyond? Do you want to learn healthy habits to manage your health and/or weight for life? Make 2016 The Year! Recruit others for support and join these classes for contagious health! You will receive educational resources and incentives at this series of classes that begin on January 28 at the …..

North Central District Health Department 1020 Henry Clay Street

6 p.m. January 28 for Weigh in and Blood Pressure Check Class 6:30—7:30 p.m.

To register and for more information, contact Mona Huff or Amanda Stoess at 633-1243.

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The Cooperative Extension Service prohibits discrimination in its programs and employment on the basis of race, color, age,

sex, religion, disability, or national origin.

To file a complaint of discrimination, contact Rosemary Veach, UK College of Agriculture, Lexington, KY 40546, or Terry

Allen, UK Affirmative Action Director, Lexington, KY 40546, or the Secretary of Agriculture, U.S. Department of

Agriculture, Washington, D.C. 20250.

KEY: 4-H 4-H Youth Development AG Agr iculture HORT Hor ticulture

FCS Family & Consumer Sciences EFNEP Expanded Food & Nutr ition Ed. Program

JANUARY 4-5 AG/HO KY Fruit & Vegetable Conference Embassy Suites, Lex.

4 FCS Shelby Shape Ups (New series begins) 11 a.m. Extension Office

5 FCS Sewing Circle 3-8 p.m. Extension Office

11 4-H Livestock Club, Fur & Feathers Club, 7 p.m. Extension Office

13 FCS Soup Sharing, noon Extension Office

14 FCS Soup Sharing, 6 p.m. Extension Office

14 4-H Saddles N Spurs, 7 p.m. Extension Office

16 4-H Equus Horse Club, 10 a.m. Club Leader’s Farm

18 4-H Dairy Club, 7 p.m. Extension Office

19 AG Shelby Co. Cattlemen’s Association, 7 p.m. Extension Office

21 AG Row Crop Risk Management Workshop, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Extension Office 25 ALL Extension Council, 6 p.m. Extension Office 27 AG Rotational Grazing Course, 6-8 p.m. Extension Office 28 FCS Health Matters (16-Week Series Begins) 6 p.m. Nth Cent. Dist. Health 29 AG Tobacco GAP Training, 9a-Noon or 1-4 p.m. Extension Office

FEBRUARY 1 4-H Camp Applications Available, 8 a.m. Extension Office 2 FCS Shelby Co. Cultural Arts Viewing, 1 p.m. Extension Office 2 FCS Sewing Circle, 3—8 p.m. Extension Office 6, 20 4-H Equus Horse Club, 10 a.m. Club Leader’s Farm 6 FCS First Saturday Walk About, 8:30 a.m. FAC 8 4-H Fur & Feathers Club, Livestock Club, 7 p.m. Extension Office 11 4-H Saddles N Spurs, 7 p.m. Extension Office 12 AG Grain Production Update, 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Extension Office 12 FCS Louisville Area Cultural Arts Viewing, 1 p.m. John Black Center 15 4-H Dairy Club, 7 p.m. Extension Office 17 FCS Homemaker Cooking Club, noon Extension Office 17, 24 AG/HO Farming 101, 6-8 p.m. Extension Office 20 HORT Fruit Tree Pruning and Care, 9 a.m. till noon Extnesion Office 22 HORT Chicks and Chickens for Beginners, 6:30—8 p.m. Extension Office 24 FCS Know 10 Alzheimer signs: Early Detection 10 a.m. Extension Office 25 AG/HO Ag Records Management 9 a.m.-Noon Extension Office 25 AG/HO On-Farm Safety, 1-3 p.m. Extension Office

Extension Office

MARCH 1 AG/HO Hort & Ag Advisory Council, 6 p.m. Extension Office 2, 9 AG/HO Farming 101, 6-8 p.m. Extension Office 3 AG/HO Private Use Pesticide Training, 10 - Noon or 6-8 p.m. Extension Office 5 AG Horse College, 8 a.m.-1 p.m. Henry Co. Extension 17 AG/HO Outdoor Naturalist, 6-8 p.m. Extension Office