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06/13/2026

It's time to start thinking about the breeding season! This month we are going to help you learn more about genetics and if artificial insemination is an option for you. To begin check out this article on Basic Sheep Genetics from the University of Kentucky College of Agriculture.

👉https://publications.mgcafe.uky.edu/asc-220 🐑

06/11/2026
06/10/2026

We are busy getting ready for our UK Electric Fencing School tomorrow in Frankfort, KY, but we want you to know that you can still attend our event!

Registration is $35; please bring cash or check!
Doors will be open after 7:30 AM.
We will be meeting at KSU’s Harold R. Benson Research and Demonstration Farm.
Address:
1525 Mills Ln Frankfort, KY 40601.

We would love to see you there!

https://events.mgcafe.uky.edu/events/owen/2026/summer-annual-weed-control
06/10/2026

https://events.mgcafe.uky.edu/events/owen/2026/summer-annual-weed-control

Join us on Tuesday, June 25 at 6:00 p.m. at the Owen County Extension Office for a class on managing summer annual weeds. Dr. Marcelo Zimmer, Assistant Professor and UK Extension W**d Science Specialist, will discuss identification, prevention, and control strategies for common summer annual weeds f...

06/08/2026

Join UK Horticulture and Grow Appalachia for a seed farming & entrepreneurship workshop in Jackson (Breathitt County) on Thursday, July 9, starting at 9:00 am.

We will cover the basics of seed production as a farm enterprise, including considerations before growing seed crops, field production basics, and more. We will be in the Wood Utilization Center (130 Robinson Rd, Jackson). The workshop will have hands-on demos of equipment for cleaning and processing.

The workshop is free! Register now at: bit.ly/seedfarming2026

Let's Explore Elkhorn Creek Educational Float will be June 26th at 8 AM at Canoe KY. Cost is $55 per person. Topics cove...
06/06/2026

Let's Explore Elkhorn Creek Educational Float will be June 26th at 8 AM at Canoe KY.
Cost is $55 per person.

Topics covered during the float include:
-identifying invasive plants
-how to remove invasive plants
-conservation practices
-water quality

The float also includes a tour of Pfeiffer Fish Hatchery!

To reserve your spot, call or text "creek" to 502-484-5703. Be sure to provide your full name and total number of attendees.

06/05/2026

Summer Beef Confinement Webinar Series

Address

265 Ellis Road
Owenton, KY
40359

Opening Hours

Monday 8am - 4:30pm
Tuesday 8am - 4:30pm
Wednesday 8am - 4:30pm
Thursday 8am - 4:30pm
Friday 8am - 4:30pm

Telephone

(502) 484-5703

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