What is Agriculture and Natural Resources?

Agriculture and Natural Resources (ANR) is a program area of the Kentucky Cooperative Extension Service. Extension ANR programs are part of the outreach program of the University of Kentucky College of Agriculture. We provide informal education in agricultural production and environmental stewardship.   

Departmental specialists, researchers, and county agents develop and implement ANR programs. In addition to production agriculture, a small staff of Extension Associates provides focused assistance to state and county staff on interdisciplinary and critical-need programs. These programs may deal with the interface between production agriculture and environmental stewardship. Associates also address the relationship between farmers and non-farm rural and urban citizens. Our programs make a difference in the lives of millions of Kentuckians through research-based education.

Working with our other land grant partner, Kentucky State University, we extend the resources of the University to the people in their local communities. County agents serve as the link between people in every Kentucky county and experts in the universities. They coordinate and provide educational programs for the public through meetings and workshops, field days, personal communications, and web or satellite broadcasts. Agents also provide publications, newsletters, computer programs, videos, and other educational materials.

CAIP Information

Applications are available to pick up and turn in through August 7th.

Important Dates:

We will be having an informational session on Monday, July 29th at 6PM here at the office. Please come with any questions you might have! You will be able to pick up, fill out, and turn in your application that night.

Robin with USDA-NRCS will be available the night of the informational session with all prior AWQPs to review and update. Robin will also be set up and available Thursday, August 1st 9-11AM and 5:30-7:30PM to review and update AWQPs.

Other Notes:

• You are still able (and encouraged) to pick three different areas on your application.
• The total amount to receive is still $5,000. However, percentages vary. It is not 75/25% across the board, like years past. You will have to read details under each investment area page/packet. This information is available when picking up an application.
• Receipts dated January 23, 2024-January 23, 2025 are eligible, if application is approved.
• If you are wanting this reimbursement for 2024 tax purposes (1099), COMPLETED Producer Reports (the packet you receive if approved) with receipts, canceled checks, and photos MUST be turned in no later than December 1, 2024. Producer Reports turned in after December 1 will receive a 1099 for 2025 tax year.
• If purchasing a bull, visit this link for Bull Assessment to ensure eligibility for funding.

Program Contact:

Michelle Leveronne

(270) 230-4489

Michelle.Leveronne@gmail.com

*Michelle does not work out of the Grayson County Extension Office. All questions should be directed to her via phone or email. Always leave a voicemail if she does not answer!

Save the Dates

Poultry Hot Weather Management - July 26 @ Ohio County Extension Office

CAIP Informational Session - July 29 @ Grayson County Extension Office

Last day to turn in CAIP applications - August 7 @ Grayson County Extension Office

Rinse and Return - September 4 @ Grayson County Extension Office

Small Ruminant Boot Camp and Parasitology Clinic - September 14 @ Grayson County Extension Office

Forage Renovation Demonstration - October 1 @ Grayson County Extension Office

Marketing for All - October 15 and October 29 @ Grayson County Extension Office

Second Annual Farm to Fork Dinner

Grayson County Extension Council's Second Annual Farm to Fork Dinner will be held Thursday, September 5, 2024 in downtown Leitchfield. The goal of the Farm to Fork Dinner is to increase awareness of the local food movement while also benefiting a local non-profit charity through ticket sales and sponsorships. The dinner highlights local farmers’ markets, local horticulture businesses, and other local food system partners.

Produce, meats, and breads are sourced from Almosta Farm, Country Fresh Pork Products, Dennison's Roadside Market, Heavenly Hill Blueberries, Honey Vale Farm, Kneed the Dough, Laurel Creek Farms, M&M Farms, The Farm at Rough River and the Yoders.

We are now accepting sponsorships for Grayson County Extension Council's Second Annual Farm to Form Dinner that will be held Thursday, September 5, 2024 in downtown Leitchfield. If you are interested in sponsoring, stop by the Grayson County Extension Office, call (270) 259-3492, or email Whitney.Carman@uky.edu. While we will accept sponsorships up until the day of the event, we ask that all sponsorships are in no later than Wednesday, August 7 if you would like to be included in print materials.

You can now receive texts regarding Grayson County ANR programs and timely topics. 

Text "AGR" to (270) 259-3492 to sign up.

Are you a Grayson County Cattlemen's Association member? You can receive text reminders about upcoming meetings and more.

Text "CATTLE" to (270) 259-3492 to sign up.

If you are interested in receiving emails from Grayson County ANR Agent Whitney Carman, subscribe using the form below.

*Selecting General will subscribe you to regular emails on timely topics, upcoming programs and events, and regular newsletters.

*Selecting Master Gardener - Interest will subscribe you to emails with information regarding the next Master Gardener program.