Leslie County Extension Office

06/01/2026

Looking for something fun for your child this summer?

Join us for 4-H Summer Day Camps! Youth will enjoy hands-on activities, crafts, learning opportunities, and plenty of summer fun with friends.

Call our office to sign up and reserve your spot today!

Spaces may be limited, so don’t wait! We can’t wait to spend the summer learning, exploring, and having fun together.

06/01/2026

4-H Camp 2026 Registration is Open! ☀️🌲

Calling all youth entering 4th–9th grades! Join us for an unforgettable week of 4-H Camp filled with adventure, friends, outdoor activities, games, learning, and fun!

Camp forms are available now at our office.
All forms and paperwork must be returned by June 13, 2026.

Don’t miss your chance to be part of one of the best weeks of the summer! Stop by the office to pick up your registration packet today.

06/01/2026

Looking for your next opportunity? UK Extension is hiring across several of our counties! Don't wait to apply: The application windows for most of these current county openings close this week!

Extension Agent for Agriculture and Natural Resources, Butler County
Apply here [link]: https://ukjobs.uky.edu/postings/630982
Deadline: June 2, 2026

Extension Agent for Family and Consumer Sciences, Rockcastle County
Apply here [link]: https://ukjobs.uky.edu/postings/630985
Deadline: June 2, 2026

Extension Assistant for 4-H Youth Development, Grant County
Apply here [link]: https://ukjobs.uky.edu/postings/630976
Deadline: June 2, 2026

Extension Agent for Agriculture and Natural Resources, Bell County
Apply here [link]: https://ukjobs.uky.edu/postings/631156
Deadline: June 3, 2026

Extension Agent for Family and Consumer Sciences, Ballard and McCracken Counties
Apply here [link]: https://ukjobs.uky.edu/postings/631299
Deadline: June 4, 2026

Extension Custodian, Leslie County
Apply here [link]: https://ukjobs.uky.edu/postings/631474
Deadline: June 4, 2026

Extension Agent for Family and Consumer Sciences, Martin County
Apply here [link]: https://ukjobs.uky.edu/postings/631405
Deadline: June 5, 2026

Extension Agent for Horticulture, Boyd County
Apply here [link]: https://ukjobs.uky.edu/postings/631825
Deadline: June 8, 2026

Extension Assistant for Agriculture and Natural Resources, Campbell County
Apply here [link]: https://ukjobs.uky.edu/postings/632084
Deadline: June 9, 2026

Extension Assistant for 4-H Youth Development, Campbell County
Apply here [link]: https://ukjobs.uky.edu/postings/632132
Deadline: June 10, 2026

05/29/2026

Choosing the right cultivar for your location prevents many common lawn problems!

Unsure which grass is best for your specific lawn? Contact your local Leslie County Extension office for a soil test and expert recommendation!

05/27/2026

Last day to apply!

Extension Assistant for All Program Areas in Leslie County is now posted through the University of Kentucky.

Deadline to apply: May 26, 2026

Apply here:

Extension Assistant for All Program Areas - Leslie CountyLocation: Hyden, KYAs an Extension Assistant for all program areas, you will responsible for providing administrative support to the 4-H Youth Development program, Family and Consumer Sciences program, and the Agriculture and Natural Resources...

05/23/2026

Keeping your home and garden pest-free is important, but doing it safely is the priority!

For more information, contact Leslie County Extension Office at extension.mgcafe.uky.edu/leslie.

05/22/2026

05/19/2026

Boost your garden's health and ease your workload with mulching!

For more information, contact Leslie County Extension Office at extension.mgcafe.uky.edu/leslie.

05/15/2026

⏰ Today is the deadline to apply for Kentucky 4-H Foundation scholarships!

If you’re a graduating senior, current college student, or pursuing trade school opportunities, don’t miss your chance to apply. 🎓💚

📅 Scholarship applications must be submitted TODAY, May 15.
📧 Please email completed applications to Melissa Miller before the deadline.

Download the application and learn more here: https://kentucky4hfoundation.org/program/scholarships/

05/15/2026

Part-Time Extension Custodian (Leslie County)

Deadline to apply: June 6, 2026

Apply here:

Job Title: Extension Custodian - Leslie CountyLocation: Hyden, KYAs an Extension Custodian, you will be responsible for the overall maintenance, cleanliness and other basic custodial aspects of the Extension office. General duties include facility management, cleaning, maintenance, basic landscaping...