Whitley County Cooperative Extension Office

06/10/2026

Join us as we make a customizable jelly roll sun visor. We will be using the "jelly roll" sewing technique to make an open-top visor which offers UV protection, high breathability, and an adaptable fit for outdoor fun. Students will need (14) 2.5-inch x WOF strips of 100% cotton fabric (if cutting y...

06/09/2026

Farmers Market 5-8pm Downtown Corbin

06/09/2026

Check out the Farmers Market this evening in Corbin from 5-8pm…..

Tonight, June 9, from 5pm to 8pm, the Whitley County Farmers' Market is serving up something special. In addition to live music from Josh Teague and a bread competition, visitors can enjoy the Market's honorary entry for Burger Week 2026 from Pork Chop’s Pit BBQ!

This year's burger is the Bacon Jammer Smash Burger, two smashed beef patties topped with melty cheese and homemade sweet-and-savory bacon jam, so come hungry. This burger is only available tonight, so get it while it lasts!

The Whitley County Farmers' Market is held rain or shine each Tuesday at 208 N. Main Street at the Hometown Bank Farmers Market. For updates on live music, special events, vendors, and more, be sure to follow the Market right there on Facebook.

Photos courtesy of the Whitley County Farmers Market.

06/09/2026

🌊🦠 Macro Mayhem: Stream Team Edition 🦠🌊

Join us for a fun and hands-on water exploration experience at Ballard Ford River Access after meeting at the Whitley County Cooperative Extension Office. Click the link at the end of the post to register.

Participants (ages 9 and up) will learn about the health of our local waterways by:
🔍 Identifying macroinvertebrates (small aquatic organisms that tell us a lot about water quality)
💧 Conducting water tests to measure stream health
🌿 Exploring the creek and discovering what lives beneath the surface

🚐 We will meet at the Extension Office and provide transportation to the river access site.
Parents are welcome to drive separately or tag along for the experience!

This program is a great opportunity for youth and families to get outside, learn about environmental science, and take part in real-world conservation efforts.

📅 June 15**
⏰ 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM

Come ready to get a little wet and have a lot of fun learning about our local streams! Closed toe shoes are recommended.



Register Here: https://ukywhitley.pacecommunity.net/Event/ViewEventProfile?eventId=22801

06/08/2026

Take your woodland knowledge beyond the screen and into real-world action by attending the in-person events offered through the 2026 Kentucky Woodland Owners Short Course (WOSC). After building your foundation through 7 engaging online sessions, WOSC invites you to step into the field—where concepts become practice. Register now for the WOSC at https://wosc.mgcafe.uky.edu/2026-wosc

06/08/2026

06/08/2026

Cedar-apple rust is the most common and economically important rust disease of apple in Kentucky.  The pathogen overwinters as galls on cedar and juniper. Removal of these pathogen sources on …

06/06/2026

Farmers Market 10-1

06/05/2026

Don’t forget to check out the Farmers Market tomorrow morning 10-1pm. Get you fresh in season vegetables, herbs and Honey.