Ag & Natural Resources
Knott County Agriculture and Natural Resources
Chad Conway: County Extension Agent for Agriculture and Natural Resources Agent cconway@uky.edu
The Agriculture and Natural Resources program provides non-formal education in the areas of agricultural production, homeowner plantings, and natural resource utilization. Specific programs include information on food production, farm business management, marketing and processing agricultural products, natural resource management and home lawn and garden information. We address issues dealing with environmental stewardship, the rural-urban interface, and value-added enterprises.
Current Information:
Now is the best time to be taking a soil sample for your lawn, garden, or pasture. Our office will send your soil off to have it tested through the UK Soils Test Lab. Click the link below for the proper way to take a sample.
Upcoming Events:
Gardening Club
Successful Gardening
2013 Newsletters
Our most requested publications
How to correctly take a Soil Sample
Strawberry Production in Kentucky
Growing Highbush Blueberries in Kentucky
Growing Blackberries and Raspberries in Kentucky
Growing Highbush Blueberries in Kentucky
Managing Skunk Problems in Kentucky
Bats: Information for Kentucky Homeowners
Snakes: Information for Kentucky Homeowners
Important Ag Websites
Natural Resources Conservation Service
Internet Center for Wildlife Damage Management
National Sustainable Agriculture Information Service
Kentucky Department of Agriculture
Kentucky Department of Fish and Wildlife Resources
Garden Data - Your Virtual Garden Advisor
Goat & Sheep Scrapie Tag Fact Sheet
Click on a picture below to view some great UK websites:
Click on the logo to the left to access UK Ag on iTunes U
The University of Kentucky College of Agriculture is now on iTunes!! There are radio spots and publications available all for free through the iTunes Store. Just click on the logo above. Please note: You will need to have ITunes downloaded on your computer to be able to access these files. If you don't have iTunes, you will be able to download it for free.
Discrimination Complaint Procedure
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 the Secretary of Agriculture, U.S. Department of Agriculture, Washington, DC 20250.
Public Notification of Procedure for Filing a Complaint
Any person who believes they have been discriminated against in any Cooperative Extension Service sponsored activity or program may file a complaint with the Secretary of Agriculture by writing to: USDA Director, Office of Civil Rights, Room 326-W Whitten Building, 14th and Independence Avenue, SW, Washington, DC 20250.
Educational programs of the Kentucky Cooperative Extension Service serve all people regardless of race, color, age, sex, religion, disability, or national origin. 