Martin County Cooperative Extension

09/03/2026

Don't forget to get registered early for our Pet Show at the Martin County Harvest Fest. Registration can also be done the day of the show.

Come join us for the 4-H Annual Pet Show. Pet show will be on the stage at the Harvest Festival located behind the Government Center on Friday September 18th. Pre-registration is available at the link. Registration at the stage will start at 12:30 p.m. until 1:15 p.m. Show will start at 1:30. Bring....

09/03/2026

Have you ever tasted a "Kentucky banana"?

Pawpaws are native to our region and feature a sweet, tropical flavor! UK Extension and Kentucky State University partner on pawpaw programs across the state, including research done at the UK Robinson Center.

Learn more about pawpaws by contacting your local Extension office.

09/03/2026

Ready to lead. Ready to serve. Ready for what comes next.

Kentucky 4-H helps young people build confidence, leadership, communication, and real-world skills that prepare them for life.

Helping youth become for whatever is next.

To participate in 4-H programs, enroll on 4-H Online.
🍀Learn more: https://4-h.mgcafe.uky.edu/4honline

09/02/2026

How much hay do your horses need?

Forage is the foundation of a horse’s diet, and for many horse owners, that means hay. Estimating hay needs ahead of time can help you avoid running short, manage costs and make better use of available storage space.

For help estimating hay needs, preparing a forage sample for testing, understanding hay test results or planning a feeding program, contact your local county Extension office [link]: extension.mgcafe.uky.edu/county

09/02/2026

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09/01/2026

The September recipe from the 2026 Food + Nutrition Recipe Calendar is Simple Bean Salad.

View the entire calendar: https://tinyurl.com/2026NEPcal

Get your print copy at your county Cooperative Extension office: https://extension.mgcafe.uky.edu/county

09/01/2026

Kick Off the Kentucky 4-H Program Year with Us! Make new friends, learn new skills, and find new sparks, all while How old will you be on January 1, 2026? That’s your 4-H age! To learn more about Kentucky 4-H visit https://4-h.ca.uky.edu/what-is-4H. Visit https://extension.ca.uky.edu/county to contact your local extension office to learn how you and your child can get involved with 4-H!

09/01/2026

Kentucky 4-H enrollment is going digital!

Starting September 1, families will use 4-H Online to enroll youth members and register

for county and state 4-H opportunities.

Getting started is easy:

Manage the whole family from one account

Explore local and statewide opportunities

Register for clubs, camps, events, and more

Ready to get started?

Enroll on 4-H Online: https://4-h.mgcafe.uky.edu/4honline

New families will select sign up and follow the prompts to make an account.

Returning families will select sign-in using the email you provided your county office in

the past and select reset password to access your account. If you are unsure of this

email contact your local extension office.

08/31/2026

🍂 Our September Newsletter is here! 🍂

Fall is just around the corner, and we have lots of exciting things happening at the Martin County Extension Office! 🍁📚

Be sure to take a few minutes to read our September newsletter to stay up to date on upcoming programs, events, helpful information, and more!

🍂 Check it out and see what’s happening with your Martin County Extension Service this month!

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