Logan County Kentucky Agriculture

06/02/2026

Beef Producers, we need your input! Check it out

Beef Producers: Your Input Matters!
The University of Kentucky Martin-Gatton College of Agriculture, Food and Environment is seeking beef cow-calf producers to participate in a Fescue Toxicosis Survey.
Your feedback will help researchers better understand how fescue toxicosis impacts herds and develop practical mitigation strategies for producers across the region.
✅ Who should participate: Beef cow-calf producers
📅 Deadline: July 7, 2026
👉 Take the survey here:
https://uky.az1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_5c0vzWqgxHX88Wq
📌 You can also scan the QR code in the flyer to get started!
Please share to help reach more producers!

06/02/2026

Stop by the Extension Office today to get your FREE Pizza Garden Kit!

🎉 TODAY IS THE DAY! 🎉

FREE Grow Your Own Pizza Garden Kits are now available at the Logan County Extension Service!

📍 255 John Paul Rd., Russellville
⏰ Beginning at 9:00am on Tuesday, June 2nd!
🪴 First come, first serve
🍅 Only 100 kits available

Families will receive:
🌱 Garden supplies
📚 A fun children’s book
🍕 Healthy pizza recipes
🧑‍🌾 Educational activities

Perfect for summer family fun!

We can’t wait to see your pizza gardens grow 💚

05/27/2026

Grow Your Own Pizza Garden Family Kits will be available at the Logan County Cooperative Extension Service on Tuesday, June 2nd beginning at 9:00am. Only 100 kits available and they are first come, first serve! One per family.

🍅🌱 Grow Your Own Pizza Garden! 🌱🍕

The Logan County Extension Service is giving away FREE Pizza Garden Kits beginning June 2nd at 9:00am!

Each kit includes:
🪣 5-gallon bucket
🌱 Tomato & herb plants
🪴 Potting soil
📚 Kids book
🔧 Gardening shovel
🍕 Educational materials

📍 Pick up in person at:
255 John Paul Rd., Russellville

Only 100 kits available — first come, first serve!

Perfect for family fun, gardening, and healthy eating together 💚

Made possible by the Early Childhood Grant.

05/24/2026

Make plans to join us on TUESDAY!!! These kids have worked so hard to bring some really great steers to the showring. Come out and support!!

There will be FREE health screenings at the Cattlemen meeting between the dinner and sale—all are welcome to participate!

05/15/2026

05/11/2026

05/08/2026

DON"T FORGET! CAIP & YAIP Applications are due TODAY!
Drop them off at the Extension Office before 4:30pm! For more information, please call 270-726-6323.

05/06/2026

CAIP and YAIP applications are due FRIDAY, May 8th! Don't miss your chance to be part of this cost-share program! Call or stop by the Extension Office for more information.

04/19/2026

🎥 Confinement Conference: Challenges & Opportunities
Several of our UK Beef Specialists share insights on managing beef cattle in confinement systems. These short videos cover practical considerations, challenges, and opportunities producers face.
▶️ Katie VanVlain
https://youtu.be/kSEO4Rp6IZA?si=TOhbkDxRsAcyaPYP
▶️ Additional perspectives
https://youtu.be/urZl8wbVjYs?si=BODjK_4YQAyRGrVp
https://youtu.be/TOchW78Kh4M?si=GxaH1L-fVVB9k4oA
Great information to revisit as you think through winter feeding and facilities.