Whitley County Cooperative Extension Office

09/30/2026

Disaster can strike without warning, but reliable information is available!

Learn more by visiting the Extension Disaster Preparedness and Recovery website [link]: anr.mgcafe.uky.edu/extensionhelps or contacting Whitley County Extension office at 606-549-1430.

09/30/2026

Call for Artists: Winter Community Arts Exhibit

Have you created artwork through a Community Arts Center class, or has one of our classes inspired your work? We would love to showcase your creativity in our Winter Community Arts Exhibit!

Exhibit Details ✅ Submit up to 2 pieces of artwork ✅ Any art medium is welcome ✅ Artwork must have been created in or inspired by a Community Arts Center class

📅 Submission Deadline: Friday, November 6

📅 Exhibit Dates: January 4 through February 26

Artwork will be selected by the Arts Council.

How to Submit Email a clear photo of your artwork to: [email protected]

Please include: • Your name • Artwork title • Medium • Dimensions

We look forward to seeing your work!

09/30/2026

09/29/2026

Stockpiling cool-season grasses like tall fescue and bluegrass is an effective way to extend your grazing season into winter!

For more information, contact Whitley County Extension Office at 606-549-1430

09/29/2026

University of Kentucky Extension veterinary and entomology specialists will host a webinar on Asian longhorned ticks and theileria on Oct. 1 at 6 p.m. ET/5 p.m. CT.

09/28/2026

Recent weeks have been tough for cattle producers looking to sell their calves. Last week brought a sharp drop in feeder cattle auction prices, fed cattle cash prices, and cattle futures prices. This continues a trend of lower prices over the past few months as margins have tightened for cattle prod...

09/28/2026

Tomorrow begins the four-day CWD Special Antlerless Season in 21 counties throughout the state!

This season (Sept. 25-28) is in effect for the following counties ONLY:

Ballard, Breckinridge, Calloway, Carlisle, Casey, Fulton, Graves, Hardin, Henderson, Hickman, Laurel, Lincoln, Marshall, McCracken, Meade, Pulaski, Rockcastle, Russell, Union, Wayne, and Webster.

Important reminders:
•Hunters in these counties may use fi****ms, bows, or crossbows, but only antlerless deer may be harvested.
•Zone bag limits still apply!
•Mandatory sampling requirements apply to all hunters— to view the full list of CWD sample drop-off sites: https://fw.ky.gov/Wildlife/Pages/CWD-Sample-Drop-off-Sites.aspx

‼️ Please head to our website to read more on the rules and regulations of this special season: https://fw.ky.gov/Wildlife/Pages/CWD-SurveillanceZone.aspx

09/28/2026

Streamside buffers help control erosion, improve water quality, and create vital habitats while also keeping livestock safe.

Learn more by contacting
Whitley County Extension Office at 606-549-1430.