Fulton County Cooperative Extension Agriculture & Natural Resources

04/06/2026

Final call for Calamity County! 🎲 Join us this Tuesday, April 14, at 6:00 PM to see if you have what it takes to navigate a disaster. This interactive game is the perfect way to build your family’s emergency kit while enjoying a meal with your neighbors.

Registration is required by April 10 so we can prepare enough food!

📱 RSVP now: 270-236-2351

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03/31/2026

We are just two weeks away from our adventure in Calamity County! 🌪️ Mark your calendar for April 14, 2026, at 6:00 PM at the Fulton Co Extension Office.

Are you ready to play "Disasters Don't Stand a Chance"? This interactive game is a fun way to learn how to build your family’s emergency kit. A free meal will be provided, generously sponsored by the Fulton Co. Farm Bureau.

Registration is required! To ensure we have enough food and game supplies, please RSVP by April 10, 2026.

📞 Save your spot: Call 270-236-2351 or email [email protected] to reserve your place.

03/27/2026

https://news.utcrops.com/2026/03/ryegrass-ryegrass-ryegrass/

Planting is well underway! Unfortunately, ryegrass is still present in some fields. Our research has shown this spring that tankmixes of clethodim + glyphosate (Picture 1), Sharpen + glyphosate and Reviton + glyphosate have been the most consistent ryegrass options. On the other hand, a few reports....

03/25/2026

This event in Carlisle Co has been cancelled.

03/25/2026

Don’t let disasters catch you off guard! ⛈️ We are hosting a pilot session of "Disasters Don't Stand a Chance" in Hickman on April 14. This program is funded by the USDA NIFA Smith Lever Special Needs Grant and the University of Kentucky Martin-Gatton College of Agriculture, Food and Environment.

Come for the game, stay for the community, and leave with a better plan for your home.

📍 Location: 2114 S 7th Street, Hickman, KY 42050
🕕 Time: 6:00 PM
✉️ RSVP: Email [email protected] by April 10.

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03/24/2026

📘 Private Applicator Training
📅 Date: March 31
⏰ Time: 8:30 AM
📍 Location:
Fulton County Extension Office
2114 South 7th Street
Hickman, KY 42050
This training is required for individuals seeking or renewing Private Applicator certification.
📞 For more information: Call 270‑236‑2351
📧 Email: [email protected]
✅ Accessible event. Information is available in alternative formats upon request.

03/18/2026

We invite you to participate in our Youth Art Contest and showcase what means to you!

Young artists are encouraged to think creatively about how agriculture shows up in their daily lives and communities, then draw and color in their provided county outline. Each University of Kentucky Cooperative Extension county office will select one winning entry to be featured in a special display at the 2026 Kentucky State Fair.

Learn more and download your county’s coloring sheet: https://www.mgcafe.uky.edu/national-ag-week

03/17/2026

Emergency preparedness is a team effort! 🤝 Bring the whole family to the Fulton Co Extension Office on April 14 for a night of learning and fun. As part of the LADDER Readiness Program, this game helps you identify the supplies you need to stay safe during real-life challenges.

A meal will be provided, generously sponsored by the Fulton Co. Farm Bureau.

📞 RSVP: Call 270-236-2351 to reserve your spot by April 10.

03/17/2026

PRINCETON, Ky. ― Despite this winter having periods of extremely frigid temperatures, the beginning of March has been unseasonably warm and pleasant. According to Matt Dixon, the University of Kentucky Martin-Gatton College of Agriculture, Food and Environment Ag Weather Center’s meteorologist, ...

03/13/2026

Is your family ready for the unexpected? 🌪️ Life in Calamity County is full of surprises, but you can be prepared! Join us for "Disasters Don't Stand a Chance," a fun and engaging emergency preparedness game for individuals and families. Race across the game board, navigate detours, and collect essential supplies for your Emergency Kit.

🗓️ When: April 14, 2026, at 6:00 PM
📍 Where: Fulton Co Extension Office, 2114 S 7th Street, Hickman, KY
📧 RSVP: Contact Ben Rudy at [email protected] or 270-236-2351 by April 10.

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03/13/2026