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Providing our community with programs and information for 4-H Youth Development; Family & Consumer Sciences, Agriculture, Horticulture, and Community Arts.
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Get your garden started with free seeds beginning at 10 AM on February 12! Limit of 8 packets per household. There is a variety of vegetables, herbs, and ornamentals.

The same seeds will be available at both our Burlington and Florence offices during regular office hours, M - F, 8 AM - 4:30 PM.
February 11, 2026 at 7:54 PM
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Looking for an excuse to get out of the house this weekend? Join the 4-H Young Guns Drill Team this Sunday, February 15 from 11 AM - 4 PM for an Obstacle Course Play Day! If you don't have your own horse feel free to join in the fun as a spectator. This event is open to the public.
February 11, 2026 at 2:43 PM
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James was our 2026 Piggy Bank Design Contest Winner for Boone County and that his coin bank will compete in the Area Competition! Thank you to everyone who participated in this contest, and we look forward to seeing everyone’s creative creations next year!
A photo of James holding his snowman themed coin bank.
February 10, 2026 at 9:17 PM
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#Kentucky Maple Day 2026 was a success!
Bummed you missed out on the fun? There will be more Maple Day events on February 21, 2026, visit the Kentucky Maple Syrup Association to find one near you: kymaplesyrup.com/events/ky-ma...

#MapleSyrup #EnvironmentalEducation #Nature
February 9, 2026 at 9:37 PM
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We are Hiring an Extension Assistant for Community Arts!

Apply online at: ukjobs.uky.edu/postings/617...
Deadline to Apply: 02/23/2026
February 9, 2026 at 9:22 PM
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We still have spots available for our Cloverbud breakfast program taking place next Saturday, February 14! Deadline to register is Monday, February 9 at 4:30 PM.

Registration online is now open: ukyboone.pacecommunity.net/Event/ViewEv...

Or call our office on Monday from 8 AM - 4:30 PM
February 7, 2026 at 6:32 PM
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Looking to start a #farm? Or maybe you already have one and you need a little financial boost? Learn all about how the #Kentucky Center for #Agriculture and Rural Development can assist you in your agricultural endeavors.

Register online at: ukyboone.pacecommunity.net/Event/ViewEv...
February 5, 2026 at 9:42 PM
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Due to icy road conditions our offices will open at 10 AM Today, Wednesday, February 4, 2026.
February 4, 2026 at 12:14 PM
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How fruitful are your trees? Review best practices in this hands-on program.
Please register online: ukyboone.pacecommunity.net/Event/ViewEv...
February 2, 2026 at 9:31 PM
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This year 42 #CountryHams have been cured, and it wouldn’t have been possible without the incredible support of our community. Huge thanks to all the youth, parents, grandparents, and volunteers who showed up and worked together to make it happen.

#4H #YouthDevelopment #Kentucky
January 30, 2026 at 9:35 PM
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The 4-H Kreative Kids Club meeting today, January 28, 2026 is CANCELLED. The next club meeting will be on February 18.
January 28, 2026 at 2:11 PM
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Did you know #MapleSyrup can be produced in #Kentucky? If you have your own Maple Tree you can have homemade Maple Syrup! This program is for anyone curious about the process, no trees required.

Please register: ukyboone.pacecommunity.net/Event/ViewEv...

#EnvironmentalEducation
University of Kentucky Cooperative Extension Service program ad. Kentucky Maple Day. Saturday, February 7, 2026. Guided tours at NOON and 1 PM. Located at the Boone County Extension Environmental & Nature Center, 9101 Camp Ernst Rd, Union KY. Learn the basics of maple tapping through demonstrations and hands-on learning. Free samples of various maple products will be available for participants. Dress for the weather! Have questions? Email Lacey at lacey.laudick@uky.edu. An equal opportunity organization.
January 27, 2026 at 5:08 PM
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Signing up for CAIP this year? Make sure you get your applications in by 4:30 PM this Friday, January 30. Late applications will not be accepted.

You can view and download the application and program areas on our website at: boone.mgcafe.uky.edu/anr
University of Kentucky Cooperative Extension Service, Kentucky Agricultural Development Fund, and Northern Kentucky Cattle Association Cost Share Program C.A.I.P. Sign Up. APPLICATIONS MUST BE SUBMITTED BY JANUARY 30, 2026 at 4:30 PM Drop off to our office at 1824 Patrick Drive (Upper Level), Burlington. he County Agricultural Investment Program (CAIP) is a cost-share assistance program that is aimed at helping Kentuckians increase net farm income, improve farm efficiency and productivity, and afford the opportunity to try innovative technologies. Interested parties must complete an application, fulfill and education requirement, and provide proof of purchases for a pre-approved project which will then be funded up to a certain amount via reimbursement in the fall. Questions? Contact Rusty Wolf, Extension Agent for Agriculture and Natural Resources at Rusty.Wolf@uky.edu or 859-586-6101. An equal opportunity organization.
January 27, 2026 at 4:46 PM
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Due to the weather and road conditions, Boone County Extension offices will open on a 2-hour delay, at 10 AM, on January 27, 2026.
January 27, 2026 at 1:17 AM
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Due to the weather, Boone County Extension offices will be closed on January 26, 2026.
January 25, 2026 at 11:25 PM
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Join us tomorrow, Thursday January 22 to learn all about incorporating various edible plants into your ornamental gardens.

Register online: ukyboone.pacecommunity.net/Event/ViewEv...

#horticulture #EdibleLandscaping #Gardening #OnrmanetalGarden #CooperativeExtension
University of Kentucky Cooperative Extension Service program ad. Edible Landscaping. 6-7:30 PM. Located at the Boone County Extension Enrichment Center, Lower Level, 1824 Patrick Drive, Burlington KY. This class will show how you can incorporate food producing plants into your ornamental gardens in an attractive way. Registration required, call 859-586-6101 or register online at boone.mgcafe.uky.edu. An equal opportunity organization.
January 21, 2026 at 8:19 PM
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There are still spots available for anyone interested in joining the Teen Leadership Club. This club is a great opportunity for youth to develop hands-on skills in leadership, service, and civic engagement.

Register for the next meeting ukyboone.pacecommunity.net/Event/ViewEv...
University of Kentukcy Cooperative Extension Service, 4-H Youth Development program. For 6-12 grade students. Teen Leadership Club. Thursday, January 22, 2026 from 6 - 8 PM. Location: Boone County Extension Enrichment Center, Upper Level. 1824 Patrick Drive, Burlington KY. If your child is not yet enrolled in 4-H please visit https://boone.ca.uky.edu/4h-youth-development Questions? Email Richelle.Davis@uky.edu. An equal opportunity organization.
January 21, 2026 at 8:00 PM
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The 4-H Young Guns had a very successful Gymkhana. Thank you to every who came out and supported our youth or joined in the fun themselves!
Check out our other upcoming programs - everything from the arts to horticulture to environmental education: boone.mgcafe.uky.edu
A youth warms up her horse in an arena full of other riders. A youth turns the second barrel as other young riders watch. Riders circle their partners in a game of musical horses. A rider gallops to the finish during the catalogue race.
January 21, 2026 at 5:37 PM
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It's not too late to sign up for this multi-part program! New registrations will be accepted until the second meeting on February 4. ukyboone.pacecommunity.net/Event/ViewEv...
In January, participants explored archaeology around Africa, learned about grid systems and created hand-made beads.
January 20, 2026 at 5:08 PM
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Now is the perfect time to start planning your gardening plans, you can review some excellent flower choices and other considerations for making a #butterfly #garden with this article written by Stephanie Bailey, Extension Specialist: entomology.mgcafe.uky.edu/ef006

#horticulture
A room full of individuals listening to a presentation on butterfly gardens. Specimens of various butterflies and moths.
January 16, 2026 at 7:32 PM
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Led by #Horticulture Assistant, Melissa Pilcher, participants learned all about sowing native seeds in winter and how to reuse milk jugs to get a jump start on spring planting.

Learn more in this webinar: www.youtube.com/watch?v=ztLY...

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#gardening #garden
Woman filling the bottom half of a cut milk jug with soil. Completed Milk Jug containers, planted as seed trays. Individual labeling a plant tag to place in their seeded milk jug.
January 16, 2026 at 5:45 PM
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Register today: ukyboone.pacecommunity.net/Event/ViewEv...

Tuesday, February 3, 2026 from 3 - 4:30 PM. Located at the Boone County Extension Florence, 7111 Dixie Highway, Florence KY.

#winterbirdfeeding #birdfeeding #birdwatching #backyardbirds #birds
University of Kentucky Cooperative Extension Service Boone County program flyer. Winter Bird Feeding & The Great Backyard Bird Count. Join us for an engaging introduction to winter birdfeeding and the Great Backyard Bird Count (GBBC) — the world’s largest citizen science biodiversity project! Sponsored by the Cornell Lab of Ornithology, Audubon, and Birds Canada, the GBBC brings together bird lovers around the world each February to count and report birds in their local areas. This session will: Explain the history and purpose of the GBBC, happening February 13th–16th. Walk you through how to participate using eBird.org with detailed, beginner-friendly instructions. Introduce the basics of winter bird feeding and bird watching, including tips on feeders, food types, and attracting common backyard species. Help you learn to identify and count local winter birds, from chickadees and cardinals to woodpeckers and finches. Offer insight into winter bird walks, with an overview of common resident species in our region and where to find them. Whether you’re a lifelong birder or just getting started, this program will help you enjoy and contribute to this global event while deepening your connection to the birds in your own backyard. Registration required: Call 859.586.6101 or visit boone.ca.uky.edu to register. Have questions? Email Lacey at lacey.laudick@uky.edu. An equal opportunity organization.
January 15, 2026 at 9:44 PM
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When disaster strikes, being prepared can make all the difference. Do you keep a #car survival kit during the #winter months?

Find more great tips and take steps to be ready in any emergency:
anr.mgcafe.uky.edu/extensionhelps

#coldweather #winterweather #disasterpreparedness #survival
University of Kentucky Cooperative Extension Service infographic. UK Extension Disaster Preparedness car survival kit: jumper cables, flashlight, extra clothes, radio, first aid kit, non-perishable foods, water, snow shovel, phone charger, blanket or sleeping bag, cat litter or sand, and ice scraper. An equal opportunity organization.
January 15, 2026 at 5:07 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...

#UKAgriculture #ukyextension #estateplanning #farming #farm #agriculture #familyfarm #farmlife
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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Stay organized this season with these record keeping tips!

The UK Department of Agricultural Economics has a fantastic selection of articles to help you budget, get an idea of economic outlooks and more:
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#agriculture #farmlife #farming #Ag
University of Kentucky, Cooperative Extension Service infographic. Record Keeping Tips: 1. Use a ledger or user-friendly software to track expenses, income, and farm operations. 2. Start when your veterinarian comes to check your animals. 3. Make record-keeping a team effort by involving the family. This will help to avoid being overwhelmed. 4. Check out the publications offered by UK's Department of Agricultural Economics! These provide in-depth analysis of market trends, production techniques, and budgeting tools. Source: Steve Isaacs, Extension agricultural economist. An Equal Opportunity organization.
January 15, 2026 at 4:35 PM