Martin County Cooperative Extension

06/01/2026

The Martin County Beekeepers Association is thankful to Amanda Skidmore for visiting our monthly meeting tonight to discuss invasive species and hive management.

06/01/2026

06/01/2026

The June recipe from the 2026 Food + Nutrition Recipe Calendar is Banana Blueberry Treats.

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

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

05/30/2026

Encourage your seven-month-old's wonder and curiosity by playing simple games. When you read with your child, point out pictures of the words they hear you say.

If you are not receiving The Parent Express Newsletter from your local Extension office, ask to be put on their mailing list or download Issue 11 from ukfcs.net/ParentExpress

Building strong families. Building Kentucky. It starts with us.

05/29/2026

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Nothing says May in Kentucky like fresh, juicy, and bright red strawberries!
Celebrate the sweet taste of Strawberry Month while supporting local farmers across the Commonwealth. From farm markets to family recipes, strawberries help bring fresh flavor to kitchens and communities across Kentucky each spring.

05/28/2026

05/28/2026

Join us next Monday evening for the Martin County Beekeepers Association June meeting where we will be hosting Kentucky's State Apiarist, Amanda Skidmore, as she discusses current beekeeping trends for Kentucky.

05/28/2026

Planting season is here. Are you looking to bring more wildlife to your property, and keep them there? Are you looking to grow bigger deer? Let us help you build a plan! Register today by scanning the QR code or use the link below.

https://uky.az1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_4Vju7IuJp4jSxuu

05/28/2026

Ready to get your apiary started for the year? Here’s your opportunity to build your own brood box. Martin Co Extension Service and Martin Co Beekeepers will be hosting the hive building program to assist you with starting your beekeeping journey. The cost will be $20 by registration only. Space is limited. Please use the link below, scan the QR Code, or give us a call to register today.

https://uky.az1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_bpfcgyWpYcv5Tx4

05/27/2026

Brycen was with us one summer as well. He’s a great asset to extension.

Please join us in welcoming our 2026 UK Summer Intern. Brycen Shepherd is no stranger to the Floyd County Extension Service. Brycen has been an active 4-H Member since the 3rd grade. He was a 4-H club member from 3rd-8th grade, 4-H Camper, 4-H Teen Council member, 4-H Teen and Adult Camp Counselor and Kentucky State Fair Wood Working Champion. Brycen is a recent graduate of Morehead State University majoring in Horticulture & Agronomy. Brycen also serves as a member of the Kentucky National Guard.