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County Extension

  • Get ready for all-star dads

    Research studies show that the rates of physical inactivity are highest in the southern region of the United States.  Men’s Health in the state of Kentucky is quickly becoming a serious concern.  Physical inactivity is a major reason for poor physical health for men. Kentucky is greatly affected by this lack of physical activity. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention report that in 2009, 34.6 percent of Kentuckians were overweight.

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  • 2011 Harrison County Fair
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  • 2011 Harrison County Fair
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  • Combat cross-contamination with safe handling

    Summertime is when there are the most reported cases of food poisoning and stomach distress. One of the reasons could come from improper handling of meats. Make sure you’re keeping your family safe from harmful bacteria when grilling meat and poultry.
    Cross-contamination is how bacteria can be spread. Improper handling of raw meat, poultry and seafood can create an inviting environment for cross-contamination. As a result, harmful bacteria can spread to food and throughout the kitchen.

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  • 4-H Calendar

    4-H Calendar of Events

    Monday-Friday: 4-H Sewing Projects as scheduled
    Tuesdays: 4-H Crocheting Projects; 3:30-4:30 p.m., Extension Office
    Tuesdays: 4-H Quilting Projects; 3:30-5 p.m., Extension Office
    2nd Tuesdays: 4-H Shooting Sports Club, Harrison County Extension Office
    Wednesdays: 4-H Knitting Projects; 3:30-4:30 p.m., Extension Office
    2nd Wednesdays: 4-H Saddle N Spur Club, 6:30 p.m., Extension Office
    2nd Mondays: 4-H Rabbit Club, 4:30-5:30 p.m Extension Office

    June

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  • 4-H News

    By Bill Roberts, Co. ext. agent
    2011 4-H Camp
    Harrison County 4-H’ers will be attending 4-H Camp, Tuesday-Friday, June 28-July 1 at North Central 4-H Camp near Carlisle, Ky. in Nicholas County. We will be camping with 4-H’ers from Franklin, Owen, Scott, and Woodford counties. 4-H Camp includes lots of fun, fellowship, and interesting classes, learning new and important things and meeting new friends.

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  • 4-H Calendar of Events

    Monday-Friday: 4-H Sewing Projects as scheduled
    Tuesdays: 4-H Crocheting Projects; 3:30-4:30 p.m., Extension Office
    Tuesdays: 4-H Quilting Projects; 3:30-5 p.m., Extension Office
    2nd Tuesdays: 4-H Shooting Sports Club, Harrison County Extension Office
    Wednesdays: 4-H Knitting Projects; 3:30-4:30 p.m., Extension Office
    2nd Wednesdays: 4-H Saddle N Spur Club, 6:30 p.m., Extension Office
    2nd Mondays: 4-H Rabbit Club, 4:30-5:30 p.m Extension Office

    February

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  • 4-H Events

    • May 16-18 - Harrison County 4-H Hunter and Home Gun Safety Education, May 16 and 17 at the Harrison County Extension Office 6-9 p.m. and May 18 at the Roberts Farm on Mudlick Road.
    • June 28 - Harrison County 4-H Camp, North Central 4-H Camp, Nicholas County
    • July 7-16 - Harrison County Fair
    • July 25-27 - Harrison County 4-H Hunter and Home Gun Safety Education, July 25 and 26 at the Harrison County Extension Office, 6-9 p.m. and July 27 at the Roberts Farm on Mudlick Road.

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  • Homemaker news

    Holiday Foods - Monday, Nov. 15 at 6 p.m. at the Harrison County Extension Office. Tickets  are $10 and can be purchased at the Extension Office.

    Healthy Informed Men Seminar -  Nov. 18, 8 a.m., Harrison County Extension Office.

    Leader Training - Don’t Let Falls Get You Down, Nov. 23, 1 and 7 p.m., Harrison County Extension Office.

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  • Don’t let a fall get you down

    The University of Kentucky Cooperative Extension Service, selected health organizations from across the State and the Governor’s Office has launched a campaign to educate Kentuckians about “fall prevention.”

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