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Elected officials and Congressional staff member attend the Farm Bureau Picnic. Pictured are left to right: Michael Pape, District Director for 1st District Congressman Ed Whitfield; Frances Brown, President; Russell Poore, Magistrate & Farm Bureau State Board Member; Curtis Watkins, Magistrate; Tyler Gill, Logan and Todd Circuit Court Judge; Logan Chick, Logan County Judge Executive; Joe Ross, Logan County Attorney; Sherry Wilkins, Circuit Court Clerk; Mary Givins, Logan County Corner and Thomas Bouldin, Magistrate.
Logan County Farm Bureau Picnic
The Logan County Farm Bureau Federation recently held their summer picnic at the Schochoh Community Center. Several elected officials and a staff representative were in attendance. This annual event gives Farm Bureau an opportunity to express their appreciation to those who hold office for the work they do on behalf of farmers. The elected officials spoke on various governmental subjects that were of interest and concern to those present. T...
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Teaching kids where food comes from
Kentucky’s 4-H country ham project teaches kids where food comes from and reinforces Kentucky’s rich heritage of dry-cured hams, similar to age-old practices used to make Italy’s prosciutto, Spain’s jamun iberico and Germany’s Black Forest. This nine-month-long project starts in January (counties that use a food professional start later) with youth receiving “green” hams from Finchville Farms. These green hams were on the hoof 36 hours prior; ...
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Back to school shopping
When it is time for children to go back to school, there is a flurry of activity for school supplies and school clothes. It is tempting to spend money for more clothes and supplies than the child needs. Take a look at your spending plan and income and determine how much money you have available for school clothes and supplies. If you have been putting money aside each month for this purpose, look at how much you have saved. This will tell y...
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Logan County goes big at state communications
This year, Logan County had two students compete and move all the way up to the state level communications contest held on the University of Kentucky Campus. Sarah Edgar’s demonstration titled, “Mexican Delight” was a state winner, first place, in the Junior Foods Category. Jarrett Hamilton placed second in the state with his speech “My Road to the NFL” in the twelve year old division. Huge congrats to each of these state speech winners! Spea...
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Rachel L Hance, Logan County Extension Agent for Family and Consumer Sciences
Broccoli salad with creamy feta dressing at farmers’ market
Broccoli was first grown in American gardens only about 200 years ago. It has gained much popularity and has increased more than 940 percent over the last 25 years! Lucky for Kentuckians, broccoli can be found in local gardens and farmers markets from May through early July, and, October through mid-November. When selecting fresh broccoli, be sure to choose tender, young, dark green stalks with tightly closed buds. Avoid broccoli with open, ...
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American Private Enterprise System
The economy seems to be the focus of most media attention these days. You can’t turn on a radio, television or log onto the internet without hearing something about the current state of our economy. While the economy is a hot topic right now, many of us wish we knew more about our economy, how it works, and what we can do to help improve things. The Logan County 4-H Youth Development Program, along with the Logan County Chamber of Commerce,...
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Rachel L Hance, Logan County Extension Agent for Family and Consumer Sciences
Tips to can and freeze fruits, veggies
An abundant supply of fresh fruits and vegetables are being produced in local gardens or can be found in farmers’ markets across the state. Many people are busy canning and freezing to preserve this bounty. To safely preserve produce, the U.S. Department of Agriculture has provided time-proven canning and freezing procedures. Blanch vegetables before freezing them. Blanching is the process of heating or scalding vegetables in boiling water or...
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Dead animal removal available
The Logan County Fiscal Court approved West Kentucky Waste Management LLC to provide dead stock removal services for Logan County. This agreement is for a six month trial period and will provide a great service for all livestock producers and citizens of Logan County. Beginning August 1, 2011 producers will call West Kentucky Waste Management LLC for dead animal pickup. There is a $40 fee per head with a maximum of $120 per pickup for prod...
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Logan County 4-H Communications Night
The Logan County 4-H Communications Night took place on Monday, March 21st at the Logan County Extension Office. The students presented speeches and demonstrations on various topics, while 4-H volunteers served as judges and room monitors for the event. Students vied for the championship honor in each class, but only one could be named in each of the age groups or demonstration categories. The 2011 Logan County 4-H Communications Night Speec...
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Showing rabbits a good youth activity
Because of the small size and limited needs of rabbits, owning and showing them is perfect for youth living in cities or suburbs who want to experience the rewards of raising livestock but on a manageable scale. Rabbits are a relatively low cost animal, ranging from $10 to $20 for basic breeds of pet quality to $50 to $60 for quality show or breeding specimens. After the initial purchase of the animal, new owners will have minimal costs: an ap...
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Gary Templeton.Logan County 4HYD Agent
4-H Horse Show
The July State 4-H Horse Show showcases what 4-H members – alongside 900 peers – have accomplished during the year with their project horse, but an entire year’s worth of work precedes the actual show. In the final weeks leading up to the State 4-H Horse Show – or any big show – here are some things to keep in mind. Routine. Stick to whatever routine you already have with your horse. Feed the same thing at the same time in the same amount in t...
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Logan County Greenhouse Achieving the FFA Goal!
“Premier leadership, personal growth and career success” is the FFA goal. With our FFA greenhouse, this goal is put to heart. When you walk down the small gravel hill into our greenhouse doors, you don’t just notice the eye-catching pansies and geraniums; you should notice the unmistakable homey feeling in the humid atmosphere. Logan county FFA isn’t just sprouting and raising Boston Ferns, we’re raising responsible young adults into our commu...
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The Logan County Greenhouse-Achieving the FFA Goal!
“Premier leadership, personal growth and career success” is the FFA goal. With our FFA greenhouse, this goal is put to heart. When you walk down the small gravel hill into our greenhouse doors, you don’t just notice the eye-catching pansies and geraniums; you should notice the unmistakable homey feeling in the humid atmosphere. Logan county FFA isn’t just sprouting and raising Boston Ferns, we’re raising responsible young adults into our commu...
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Be Safe on the farm this summer
June is National Safety Month, and Southern States, along with the National Safety Council is on a mission to prevent unintentional injury and death awareness and asking people to adopt and maintain safe and healthy practices in the workplace, on the highway, in their homes and communities, and on the farm. Whether it’s wearing sunscreen outdoors, developing an emergency fire evacuation plan for your home, or agreeing with your teens not to te...
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Rachel L Hance, Logan County Extension Agent for Family and Consumer Sciences
Mosquitoes and the West Nile virus
Mosquitoes have always been a nuisance but with the spread of West Nile virus, they have also become an important public health concern Flooding in many parts of the United States spring and summer of 2011 has raised concern about the increase of mosquito populations, especially those that carry the West Nile virus. Check with officials in your area as to which mosquitoes are the carriers of the virus and the impact of flooding on these spec...
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