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Disease and Insect Control Program for Home Grown Fruit in Kentucky
5/8/2013
Many homeowners in Kentucky grow a variety of fruits in their garden and are rewarded for their effort. One distinct advantage homeowners have over commercial orchardists is the diverse ecosystem of the home landscape (vegetable gardens, flower and fruit plantings intermixed with turf and landscape plants). Diversity often reduces the spread of insect and disease organisms and tends to keep their populations at lower, more manageable levels.
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ID-21
PDF/Adobe Acrobat: 1000 kb
Vegetable Cultivars for Kentucky Gardens---2013
5/6/2013
Gardening makes sense! Growing your own vegetables makes you feel self-sufficient and provides fresh, healthful food. Your surplus crop can be frozen, canned, or stored in cool, dry locations. To assure gardening success, start by selecting suitable vegetable cultivars. Planting resistant or tolerant varieties is one of the most effective ways for the home gardener to avoid destructive vegetable diseases.
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ID-133
PDF/Adobe Acrobat: 425 kb
On-Farm Composting of Animal Mortalities
5/6/2013
On-farm composting can provide animal producers with a convenient method for disposing of animal mortalities and also provide a valuable soil amendment. In addition, the finished compost can be stockpiled and reused to help compost other mortalities.
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ID-166
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On-Farm Disposal of Animal Mortalities
5/6/2013
Animal mortalities are an expected part of animal production. Depending on the scale of the animal enterprise, animal mortalities can overwhelm the producer with a large number and mass of dead animals. This publication provides guidance to the producer for handling animal mortalities in accordance with Kentucky law.
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ID-167
PDF/Adobe Acrobat: 1300 kb
Get Pumped Up for Potassium!
5/3/2013
Studies show the risk of stroke was lower in men who consumed 4.3 grams of potassium a day compared with men who consumed 2.4 grams of potassium a day. Learning about potassium and foods that are good sources could go a long way to improving your health.
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FCS3-565
PDF/Adobe Acrobat: 431 kb
The Health Benefits of Cruciferous Vegetables
5/3/2013
Cruciferous vegetables are good sources of vitamins C, E, and K; folate; minerals; and fiber. They contain several forms of vitamin A called beta-carotene, lutein, and zeaxanthin. They are also rich in antioxidants that protect the body from damage by compounds called free radicals.
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FCS3-566
PDF/Adobe Acrobat: 806 kb
The Health Benefits of Dark Green Leafy Vegetables
5/3/2013
Dark green leafy vegetables are an excellent source of fiber, folate, and carotenoids. These vegetables also contain vitamins C and K and the minerals iron and calcium.
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FCS3-567
PDF/Adobe Acrobat: 644 kb
The Health Benefits of Tomatoes and Tomato Products
5/3/2013
Tomatoes contain vitamins A, C, and K. Tomatoes are also a good source of niacin, chromium, and potassium. Vitamin C protects the body from free radicals which destroy the healthy cells in the body. Niacin helps to lower triglyceride, a fat present in our blood.
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FCS3-568
PDF/Adobe Acrobat: 533 kb
The Health Benefits of Dark Yellow/Orange Vegetables
5/3/2013
Dark yellow/orange vegetables are good sources of beta carotene, a carotenoid and antioxidant that protects against free-radical damage.
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FCS3-569
PDF/Adobe Acrobat: 724 kb
Poultry Production Troubleshooting
5/1/2013
When investigating a problem with a poultry flock, the questions in this publication can help you determine the cause and possible solution.
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ASC-194
PDF/Adobe Acrobat: 272 kb
Table Etiquette
4/30/2013
A knowledge of table etiquette will help you feel comfortable at special occasions such as family celebrations, awards banquets and weddings, or when a potential employer invites you to lunch or dinner.
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FCS1-411
PDF/Adobe Acrobat: 303 kb
Using DHIA Records for Somatic Cell Count Management
4/26/2013
DHIA (Dairy Herd Improvement Association) records are an essential part of dairy herd management for many progressive dairy operations. However, for producers new to DHIA, interpreting the meaning of all this information can be a bit overwhelming. Even producers who have been DHIA members for many years may not fully understand all the value that DHIA records can provide for SCC management. What follows is a description and interpretation of SCC-related information available to dairy producers on DHIA test reports.
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ID-212
PDF/Adobe Acrobat: 915 kb
2011 Kentucky Compost Bedded Pack Barn Project
4/26/2013
Kentucky dairy producers are adopting compost-bedded pack barns (CBP) as dairy cattle housing at a rapid rate. When properly managed, as an alternative dairy housing system, CBPs may decrease somatic cell count (SCC), increase production, and reduce lameness. Because the system is relatively new, however, many questions remain regarding best management practices and key factors for success. University of Kentucky dairy scientists and agricultural engineers conducted a comprehensive observational study of Kentucky CBPs from October 2010 to March 2011. The goal of this research was to determine key management concepts that determine success or failure in the compost-bedded pack system.
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ID-213
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Mulching with Large Round Bales between Plastic-covered Beds
4/26/2013
Large round bales lend themselves very well to the application of mulching rows of vegetables because the bales can be unrolled to peel off layers that are about the right thickness for mulch. An innovative implement that offsets the bale so that it can be unrolled between the rows while the tractor straddles the row can make the practice of mulching with round bales considerably more efficient.
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ID-214
PDF/Adobe Acrobat: 2400 kb
Modifying a Bale Unroller for Mulching between Plastic-covered Beds
4/25/2013
Round bales of hay or straw can be used to mulch between rows of plastic film mulch used in vegetable production. This practice may be particularly useful for organic production where herbicide use is prohibited. To make the job of unrolling round bales between rows of plastic easier, a commercially available three-point hitch mounted bale unroller was modified by extending the toolbar and adding a second mast so that the bale is offset, allowing the tractor to straddle a row of plastic while unrolling the bale between the rows.
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AEN-117
PDF/Adobe Acrobat: 3400 kb
Environmental Compliance for Dairy Operations
4/24/2013
Some farmers are reluctant to talk about the environment, but because farms are under increasing review by state and federal regulatory agencies, producers need to be familiar with environmental issues and regulations. Implementing best management practices (BMPs) can help farmers continue to protect the environment and increase productivity.
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ID-200
PDF/Adobe Acrobat: 1000 kb
Estate Planning: Federal and State Estate Taxes
4/23/2013
When a person dies, the value of his or her estate is subject to federal estate taxes. Estate taxes must be paid before the executor can transfer ownership of the property to the heirs. A professional accountant or attorney who specializes in estate planning can help you calculate your potential estate tax.
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FCS5-427
PDF/Adobe Acrobat: 197 kb
Financial Considerations for Women: Planning for Life's Major Events
4/23/2013
Regardless of age, women need to be thinking about and planning for retirement. Retirement savings should start early. For many young women, retirement seems many years away. However, retirement investments grow over time, so it is important to start planning and saving early.
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FCS5-459
PDF/Adobe Acrobat: 364 kb
Agricultural Land Prices, Supply, Demand and Current Trends
4/17/2013
The purpose of this article is to describe the incentives faced by farmland buyers and sellers in a supply and demand framework explaining the reasons why farmland values are relatively high.
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Exchange Traded Funds and Agriculture
4/17/2013
Exchange Traded Funds (ETFs) represent a relatively new form of investment instruments allowing investors easier access to stocks, bonds, real estate, commodities, and futures markets. The purpose of this article is to identify how ETFs operate, their valuation, their history, and provide an example of how a hypothetical ETF functions.
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Financial Impacts From Farmland Value Declines by Various Farm Ownership Levels
4/17/2013
Long-term farm financial strength stemming from investment decisions is a primary concern of all producers, bankers, and the entire agricultural industry. Farmland in Kentucky represents the primary resource for producers to accumulate wealth and represents, on average, 75% of producers' assets (KFBM, 2012). In this article, we examine farm financial impacts from farmland value declines by various farmland ownership levels through key financial ratios.
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Trend Adjustment Availability for Wheat in Kentucky
4/17/2013
Over the past thirty years, the Kentucky Small Grain Growers have invested nearly 2 million in research dollars aimed at improving Kentucky wheat yields. Consequently, Kentucky producers face a wheat yield trend. The purpose of this short article is to highlight why TA-APH availability for wheat is essential for Kentucky wheat producers.
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Mowing Your Kentucky Lawn
4/15/2013
Mowing is a recurring cutting of a portion of a grass shoot. Lawns are mowed to maintain topgrowth within a specific range, to control weed plants that are intolerant to mowing, or to sustain an ornamental turf. Mowing is usually thought of as the most simple of lawn maintenance practices; however, even though we perform it more than any other, it can result in mistakes.
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AGR-209
PDF/Adobe Acrobat: 4500 kb
Significant Leadership Characteristics
4/4/2013
Everyone has the opportunity to be a leader at some point, so it is important that every person have a strong understanding of what leadership is, what good leadership looks like, and how it can vary between individuals. Learning about leadership will make you much more effective the next time it is your turn to lead.
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CLD1-6
PDF/Adobe Acrobat: 263 kb
Significant Leadership Characteristics: 4-H Facilitator's Guide
4/4/2013
It is important for every person to have a strong understanding of what leadership is, what good leadership looks like and how it can vary between task and relationship-oriented approaches for maximum leadership development potential.
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CLD1-6-4H
PDF/Adobe Acrobat: 398 kb
Significant Leadership Characteristics: FCS Facilitator's Guide
4/4/2013
For maximum leadership development potential, it is important for every person to have a strong understanding of what leadership is, what good leadership looks like and how it can vary task and relationship-oriented approaches for maximum leadership development potential.
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CLD1-6-FCS
PDF/Adobe Acrobat: 361 kb
Soybean Management Verification Program, 2012
3/29/2013
The 2012 Soybean Management Verification Program (SoyMVP) enrolled 19 fields across Western Kentucky, providing ten direct comparisons between University of Kentucky recommendations and producers practices for soybean production. All fields were scouted weekly and recommendations were made on the university portion of the field based on established thresholds and observations from agronomic research. The objective of these comparisons is to validate university research and identify areas for more research.
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PR-657
PDF/Adobe Acrobat: 2300 kb
Appropriate All Weather Surfaces for Livestock
3/21/2013
Improved surfaces, even those as easy to install as compacted gravel, have sufficient strength to support the needs of a successful livestock operation. The strength data for these improved surfaces explain why the National Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) recommends heavy use area pads for lanes, and feeding, and watering areas.
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AEN-115
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Feedlot Design and Environmental Management for Backgrounding and Stocker Operations
3/21/2013
Kentucky's cattle industry represents the largest beef cattle herd east of the Mississippi, ranking eighth in the nation for number of beef cows. This industry is extremely important to Kentucky's economy. This publication discusses site evaluation strategies, production area management techniques, and a variety of facility types for intensive cattle production that preserve natural resources and improve production.
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ID-202
PDF/Adobe Acrobat: 3800 kb
Stall Bases: Are Your Cows Comfortable?
3/18/2013
Cow comfort generally refers to minimizing animal stress in order to maximize milk production and animal well-being. Lying behavior plays a critical role in the production, profitability, and well-being of dairy cattle. The potential economic impact of increased production, reduced lameness, improved milk quality, reduced culling rates, and increased longevity are immense.
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ASC-207
PDF/Adobe Acrobat: 640 kb
Pre-Investment Considerations for Precision Dairy Farming Technologies
3/18/2013
Precision dairy farming involves the use of technologies to measure physiological, behavioral, and production indicators on individual animals. The primary goals of precision dairy farming are to 1) maximize individual animal performance, 2) detect diseases early, and 3) minimize the use of medication through preventive health measures.
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ASC-208
PDF/Adobe Acrobat: 270 kb
Seed Inspection Report, 2008 - 2012
3/18/2013
This report presents the results of the analysis regarding official seed samples taken by and observations of the inspection staff of the Division of Regulatory Services during the period 2008-2012.
700 printed copies
RB-319
PDF/Adobe Acrobat: 1600 kb
Impact of the "Farms to Food Banks" Produce Sourcing Project
3/15/2013
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Growing Forest Botanicals and Medicinals
3/15/2013
If you are interested in producing some of Kentucky's native medicinal plants, the first step is to gather as much information about them as possible. This publication includes useful information including a list of helpful books, contacts, and organizations.
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FOR-91
PDF/Adobe Acrobat: 2695 kb
Using Futures Markets to Manage Price Risk for Feeder Cattle: Advanced Strategies
3/13/2013
This publication is a follow-up to AEC 2013-01, Using Futures Markets to Manage Price Risk for Feeder Cattle. The first publication provided an introduction to the futures' market and outlined the basic use of futures and options, while this publication will discuss some advanced strategies that are commonly used by cattle producers for price risk management. These strategies will all build upon those discussed in AEC 2013-01, so a basic understanding of futures and options is required. If the reader is unfamiliar with those basic strategies, they are encouraged to master those, before moving to the advanced strategies discussed here.
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Shiitake Production: Log Selection and Preparation
3/12/2013
Shiitake mushrooms grow well on many species of hardwood tree. The Shii tree, native to Japan where these mushrooms originate, is in the same family as our oak trees, so all kinds of oaks are useful for shiitake production.
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FOR-79
PDF/Adobe Acrobat: 477 kb
Shiitake Production: Incubation and Stacking
3/12/2013
Monitor your logs for shade, moisture, and pest and disease problems while they are incubating. If firewood- or teepee-stacked logs are losing too much moisture, you may need to rearrange the stacks. (The bottom logs will always retain more moisture). Lean-to stacked logs should be more even in their moisture content, but they too can be reversed if necessary.
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FOR-83
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Shiitake Production: Pest Control
3/12/2013
Shiitake mushrooms do not have many pests. Many problems with insects and competitive fungi can be avoided by timely cutting and inoculating of shiitake logs, and by good hygiene and maintenance practices.
100 printed copies
FOR-84
PDF/Adobe Acrobat: 1620 kb
Shiitake Production: Processing and Storage
3/12/2013
How you handle your mushrooms depends on whether you plan to market them fresh or dried, retail or wholesale.
100 printed copies
FOR-86
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Shiitake Production: Marketing
3/12/2013
The most common outlets for marketing your shiitake mushrooms are farmers markets, whole food and health food stores, restaurants and restaurant suppliers, supermarkets (especially locally owned rather than the national chains), produce buyers, and produce wholesalers.
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FOR-87
PDF/Adobe Acrobat: 623 kb
Shiitake Production: Production Options
3/12/2013
This series of publications emphasizes growing shiitake mushrooms on natural hardwood logs. The denser hardwoods (oaks, hickories, chestnut) seem to produce better over the long run, and other hardwoods (maples, sweetgum) may begin to produce more quickly but will exhaust more quickly also.
100 printed copies
FOR-90
PDF/Adobe Acrobat: 242 kb
Weed Control for Kentucky Home Lawns
2/25/2013
The best defense against weed problems in home lawns is a healthy and dense lawn. In thick lawns, weed seeds may not germinate because light may never reach the soil surface. A thick lawn is competitive with weeds, keeping them from growing and reproducing. Developing a healthy and dense lawn comes from using cultural practices such as proper grass species and cultivar selection, proper mowing heights and fertilization, and other good management practices. The need for herbicides to control weeds in home lawns can be greatly reduced if the lawn is well maintained.
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AGR-208
PDF/Adobe Acrobat: 390 kb
Understanding the Impact of Horse Shows and Competitions in Kentucky
2/20/2013
While most think of Thoroughbred racing when they think about Kentucky's horse industry, few understand the incredible scope of the non-racing industry and the numerous industries that surround and support it. The objective of this publication is to help readers gain an understanding of Kentucky's non-racing horse industry, and in this case, specifically that of competitive shows and competitions.
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Using Futures Markets to Manage Price Risk for Feeder Cattle
2/20/2013
The purpose of this publication is to introduce cattle producers to the futures market as a risk management tool and provide an illustration of how hedging with this tool could provide them with downside price risk protection.
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Landscaping Septic Systems with Native Plants
2/15/2013
Septic system components sometimes have unsightly aboveground pipes, risers, ventilation systems, or large mounds. Homeowners can improve the appearance of these functional features through site design and, in particular, plant material selection.
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HENV-508
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Analysis of Official Fertilizer Samples, July 2011 - June 2012
2/11/2013
This bulletin presents the results of the analysis of 2,526 official samples of commercial fertilizer taken during the period of July 1, 2011 through June 30, 2012 by the field inspection staff.
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RB-318
PDF/Adobe Acrobat: 980 kb
Financial Oversight for a Nonprofit Organization
2/6/2013
To be trusted with financial oversight suggests that the organization has confidence that the individual will manage the funds in a timely, transparent, and accurate manner. Openness in reporting receipts, expenditures, and financial status in a clear format and on a regular basis is vital.
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CLD2-11
PDF/Adobe Acrobat: 299 kb
Financial Oversight for a Nonprofit Organization: FCS Facilitator's Guide
2/6/2013
Successful organizations follow regulations and guidelines pertaining to sound financial management practices. Organization leaders and members understand the need for accurate and timely reporting and have in place internal, and if necessary, external rules of management.
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CLD2-11-FCS
PDF/Adobe Acrobat: 367 kb
Developing and Implementing an Action Plan for Community Organizations: Giving New Direction to Established Organizations
2/6/2013
There are several steps involved in preparing for, developing and implementing an action plan for an organization. These steps will be discussed in detail in this publication
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CLD2-6
PDF/Adobe Acrobat: 270 kb
Developing and Implementing an Action Plan for Community Organizations: Giving New Direction to Established Organizations: FCS Facilitator's Guide
2/6/2013
A clear plan is necessary for your organization to move toward achieving its objectives. A group that doesn't have an action plan is like a ship that hoists its sail and lets the winds blow it wherever it may land; the ship is not likely to reach its intended harbor.
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CLD2-6-FCS
PDF/Adobe Acrobat: 416 kb
Educating Members, Volunteers and Leaders in Community Organizations: Empower Your Group by Developing Leadership
2/6/2013
Individuals who are well-equipped to serve the organization effectively will have a more positive experience with the organization. The four components involved in educating members, volunteers and leaders include: orient, protect, resource and teach.
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CLD2-7
PDF/Adobe Acrobat: 262 kb
Educating Members, Volunteers and Leaders in Community Organizations: Empower Your Group by Developing Leadership: FCS Facilitator's Guide
2/6/2013
Educating, empowering and equipping organizational participants adds stability, quality and effectiveness to the organization and its provided programs.
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CLD2-7-FCS
PDF/Adobe Acrobat: 391 kb
Mobilizing Members, Volunteers and Leaders in Community Organizations: Calling the Group to Action
2/6/2013
To effectively serve community needs, members, volunteers and leaders of community organizations must be mobilized to action. Mobilizing is the key component of a volunteer program and is the step in which service, leadership and action all begin.
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CLD2-8
PDF/Adobe Acrobat: 244 kb
Mobilizing Members, Volunteers and Leaders in Community Organizations: Calling the Group to Action: FCS Facilitator's Guide
2/6/2013
Organizational participants will be mobilized in order for anything to be accomplished by being engaged, motivated and supervised.
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CLD2-8-FCS
PDF/Adobe Acrobat: 303 kb
Sustaining Members, Volunteers and Leaders in Community Organizations: Strengthening an Organization by Building Traditions
2/6/2013
Sustaining members, volunteers and leaders and their continued efforts and service to the program is imperative to the continued health and well-being of any community organization. Sustaining adds stability, credibility and continuity to organizations.
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CLD2-9
PDF/Adobe Acrobat: 271 kb
Sustaining Members, Volunteers and Leaders in Community Organizations: Strengthening an Organization by Building Traditions: FCS Facilitator's Guide
2/6/2013
Sustaining, the fourth and final category of the GEMS Model of Volunteer Administration, consists of five steps: evaluate, recognize, retain, redirect and disengage.
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CLD2-9-FCS
PDF/Adobe Acrobat: 318 kb
Drought-Stressed Corn Silage Valuation, 2012
2/6/2013
Extended dry conditions have impacted the corn crop severely in many areas of the state this year. As the condition of the corn crop deteriorates, many have been forced to look at salvage options such as cutting corn for silage and possibly hay for some fields. Due to the extreme weather conditions this year, this publication will focus on valuing drought-stressed corn silage.
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ID-205
PDF/Adobe Acrobat: 445 kb
Understanding Your Organization's Culture
2/5/2013
A thorough knowledge of your organization's culture can lead to a variety of successful outcomes, including improved leadership, increased community engagement, and ideally, organizational growth.
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CLD2-1
PDF/Adobe Acrobat: 290 kb
Understanding Your Organization's Culture: FCS Facilitator's Guide
2/5/2013
Effective leaders have a profound effect upon the culture of their organizations. Leaders hire and fire, determine policies and are organizational role models. All of these factors impact an organization's culture. Therefore, it is important that leaders understand the basics behind culture and how to influence it toward desired results.
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CLD2-1-FCS
PDF/Adobe Acrobat: 313 kb
Visioning: Setting the Future for Your Organization
2/5/2013
The important role that vision plays within a successful organization cannot be underestimated. A vision transforms an organization; it offers a picture of what could be, and encourages the organization to move toward that goal.
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CLD2-2
PDF/Adobe Acrobat: 306 kb
Visioning: Setting the Future for Your Organization: FCS Facilitator's Guide
2/5/2013
A vision transforms an organization; it offers a picture of what could be, and encourages the organization to move toward that goal. When a vision is developed utilizing a process that engages organization's members and leadership, it becomes a tool of empowerment.
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CLD2-2-FCS
PDF/Adobe Acrobat: 477 kb
Kentucky Extension Leadership Development: Strengthening Organizational Leadership with the GEMS Model of Volunteer Involvement
2/5/2013
To organize and coordinate the efforts of many volunteers, a framework for volunteer engagement and leadership development is needed. In response to rapidly changing needs of volunteer coordinators, the GEMS Model of volunteer involvement was developed.
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CLD2-3
PDF/Adobe Acrobat: 365 kb
Generating Members, Volunteers and Leaders in Community Organizations: Grow Your Group by Building Its Membership
2/5/2013
Effective organizations are composed of a variety of members, volunteers and leaders. The collective interests, skills and abilities of these individuals can be called to action in order to fulfill identified community needs and assist or serve specific clientele, audiences or populations.
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CLD2-4
PDF/Adobe Acrobat: 347 kb
Generating Members, Volunteers and Leaders in Community Organizations: Grow Your Group by Building Its Membership: FCS Facilitator's Guide
2/5/2013
Successful organizations consist of members, volunteers and leaders who engage creative talents and interests to better serve the community. In order to effectively address community issues, the organization must assess its participant needs with specific roles and responsibilities necessary to take action.
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CLD2-4-FCS
PDF/Adobe Acrobat: 514 kb
Using a SWOT Analysis: Taking a Look at Your Organization
2/5/2013
Before you try to determine a strategy to address your community issue, you need to evaluate the factors that may affect your decision. The more thoroughly you prepare up front, the better your results will be. A SWOT analysis is used to examine the factors and help determine how you can reach your goal successfully.
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CLD2-5
PDF/Adobe Acrobat: 237 kb
Using a SWOT Analysis: Taking a Look at Your Organization: FCS Facilitator's Guide
2/5/2013
A SWOT analysis is a deliberate planning method used to evaluate the strengths, weaknesses, opportunities and threats of an organization or project.
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CLD2-5-FCS
PDF/Adobe Acrobat: 495 kb
Co-Grazing Beef Cattle and Goats in Kentucky: Plant and Soil Sciences Research Report (vol. 1, no. 1, 2012)
1/31/2013
Many beef cattle producers in Kentucky are investigating the potential benefits of adding goats to their livestock operations for supplemental income and improved weed control in their pastures. While goats prefer to graze above their shoulders and select browse species growing on steeper terrain, cattle prefer to graze grasses and legumes growing on more gently rolling landscape positions. For most Kentucky pastures, co-grazing beef cattle and goats would appear to be a beneficial grazing management strategy resulting in increased utilization of all pasture plant species and subsequently improved weed control.
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Effect of Tray Type and Tray Covering on Wicking Speed, Germination, and Spiral Rooting of Tobacco: Plant and Soil Sciences Research Report (vol. 1, no. 3, 2012)
1/31/2013
Poor tray wicking and spiral rooting continue to be recurring concerns in tobacco float systems. The objectives of the research discussed here were to compare media wicking speed in two types of tobacco float trays, and to evaluate the effect of fabric tray covering on tobacco seed germination and spiral rooting.
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Tillage and Subsoiling Effects on Soil Compaction and Yield of Burley Tobacco: Plant and Soil Sciences Research Report (vol. 1, no. 2, 2012)
1/31/2013
Historically, tobacco producers have relied heavily on surface tillage to prepare fields for transplanting. This study was established to determine how soil penetrometer resistance and burley tobacco yields were influenced by surface and subsurface tillage (subsoiling) on soils with no known compaction present.
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Sustainable Production Systems: Efficient Wholesale Nursery Layout
1/31/2013
This publication provides the framework for planning and implementing efficient wholesale nursery layout. Concepts and ideas presented here are applicable to new construction or the modification of an existing nursery. A basic approach toward creating efficient systems will be discussed as well as common nursery activities that may require consideration during the planning stages. Functional areas will be defined, and a framework for understanding the relationships between these functional areas will be presented.
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HO-109
PDF/Adobe Acrobat: 4000 kb
Algae-Based CO2 Mitigation for Coal-Fired Power Plants
1/22/2013
As the world's population swells and the needs of developing countries increase, the world's overall energy usage also continues to rise. Recent international legislation emphasizes the effects of climate change and the crucial need to find a way to decrease the greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions being released into the environment. Consequently, power plants have an increased urgency to find a viable way to decrease their GHG emissions. This issue has prominent implications for Kentucky due to our economy's dependence upon coal production.
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AEN-116
PDF/Adobe Acrobat: 1938 kb
Speaking for Success: How to Influence Others: 4-H Facilitator's Guide
1/18/2013
Communicating with others through public speaking plays an important role in society. From dreaming to persuading to recruiting, from informing to inspiring to initiating; being an effective public speaker can lead to more successful results and outcomes for individuals, groups or organizations.
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CLD1-10-4H
PDF/Adobe Acrobat: 370 kb
The Power of Motivation: 4-H Facilitator's Guide
1/18/2013
Motivation, as a concept, explains why people think and behave the way they do. In order to have personal or organizational success one must recognize key concepts that motivate behavior to meet needs and desires.
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CLD1-1-4H
PDF/Adobe Acrobat: 801 kb
People Learn with a Purpose: Understanding Learning Styles: 4-H Facilitator's Guide
1/18/2013
People learn for different purposes, and they process information and learn in very different ways. Some common purposes for learning are to be able to gather information for informed decisions, to achieve a specific goal or simply to increase knowledge. Understanding why and how you process information most effectively is essential to learning, and it is especially important to effectively teach others.
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CLD1-2-4H
PDF/Adobe Acrobat: 350 kb
Communication Essentials for Good Impressions: 4-H Facilitator's Guide
1/18/2013
Communication is the key to effective leadership as well as fulfilling both the vision and mission of organization.
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CLD1-3-4H
PDF/Adobe Acrobat: 362 kb
Influencing Others with the Stories You Tell: 4-H Facilitator's Guide
1/18/2013
Effective leaders have learned that good illustrations make a point. Stories can be used to teach, mentor and coach others.
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CLD1-4-4H
PDF/Adobe Acrobat: 339 kb
Followership: Understanding the Basics of Teamwork: 4-H Facilitator's Guide
1/18/2013
One cannot be a leader without followers. Some would argue that this makes followers just as important as leaders when developing teams and exercising leadership. It is, therefore, important to understand why and how people follow others.
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CLD1-5-4H
PDF/Adobe Acrobat: 334 kb
Understanding and Dealing with Conflict: 4-H Facilitator's Guide
1/18/2013
Successful conflict resolution relies on understanding how to utilize the correct conflict response for each circumstance and the removal of barriers for effectiveness.
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CLD1-7-4H
PDF/Adobe Acrobat: 355 kb
Understanding Generational Differences: 4-H Facilitator's Guide
1/18/2013
Each generation is significantly different from those who preceded and followed it because each generation was shaped and molded by markedly different societal influences during its developmental years. These differences in perspective are usually attributed to generational differences.
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CLD1-8-4H
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The Influence of Personal Characteristics: Personality, Culture and Environment: 4-H Facilitator's Guide
1/18/2013
In order to grow as an effective leader, you must understand yourself as well as those with whom you interact and lead. Effective leaders must understand differences in personal characteristics of others.
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CLD1-9-4H
PDF/Adobe Acrobat: 339 kb
The Gluten-Free Choice: Is It For Me?
1/16/2013
The gluten-free diet is emerging as one of the most popular trends on the market, but gluten seems to be widely misunderstood. This publication defines gluten, describes a gluten-free diet, and discusses who should follow this diet.
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FCS3-564
PDF/Adobe Acrobat: 2099 kb
Trans Fat: How to Keep it Low in Your Diet
1/15/2013
Are you aware that some of your favorite foods may contain trans fats? The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention show that avoiding trans fats could prevent as many as 10,000 to 20,000 heart attacks and 3,000 to 7,000 deaths from coronary heart disease per year.
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FCS3-563
PDF/Adobe Acrobat: 608 kb
Development of the Chick
1/14/2013
Poultry eggs are part of a unique reproductive system. The egg serves to protect and provide nutrients to the developing embryo. Since the embryo receives no additional nutrients from the hen, the egg must contain all the nutrients essential for life. Nutrients are found in the yolk, the albumen, and the shell of the egg. The egg is a convenient, self-contained package for studying embryology.
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ASC-195
PDF/Adobe Acrobat: 700 kb
2012 Land Value and Cash Rent Survey
1/9/2013
In January 2012, Agriculture and Natural Resource (ANR) agents were surveyed to estimate land values and rental rates for various types of farmland. This document summarizes the results from the agent survey. Dollar values are rounded to the nearest $5-$10 for rental rates and $100 for land values.
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AEC-97
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Broadleaf Weeds of Kentucky Pastures
1/4/2013
A guide to the identification and control of broadleaf weeds in Kentucky pastures.
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AGR-207
PDF/Adobe Acrobat: 4200 kb
Kentucky & Tennessee Tobacco Production Guide
1/3/2013
Under ideal conditions, growing a good crop of tobacco is relatively easy, but when conditions are challenging it takes good management skills and attention to detail to make tobacco a profitable crop. This publication is designed to provide the good manager with the latest information for the production of high yielding, good quality tobacco.
7500 printed copies
ID-160
PDF/Adobe Acrobat: 2973 kb
UK Ag Equine Programs 2013/2014 Calendar
1/3/2013
The information in this calendar is provided to aid owners in planning for the care and use of their horses. When necessary, information is discussed in the month prior to application to allow horse owners adequate time to plan for activities such as weed control, soil testing, and vaccinations. Contact your local veterinarian for health-related issues and your county extension agent for further information.
3500 printed copies
ID-196
PDF/Adobe Acrobat: 3100 kb
2012 Cool-Season Grass Grazing Tolerance Report
12/14/2012
Cool-season grasses such as tall fescue and orchardgrass are the primary pasture grasses in Kentucky. Other species such as perennial ryegrass, festulolium, and prairie brome can be used in pasture systems. The purpose of this report is to summarize current research on the grazing tolerance of varieties of tall fescue, orchardgrass, perennial ryegrass, and other species when they are subjected to continuous, heavy grazing pressure by cattle within the grazing season. The main focus will be on plant stand survival.
600 printed copies
PR-651
PDF/Adobe Acrobat: 475 kb
2012 Cool-Season Grass Horse Grazing Tolerance Report
12/14/2012
Cool-season grasses such as bluegrass, tall fescue, and orchardgrass are dominant pasture grasses for horses in Kentucky. Variety evaluations for yield have been carried out for many years, but little work has been done to establish the effect of variety on persistence when subjected to close, continuous grazing by horses. The purpose of this report is to summarize current research on the grazing tolerance of varieties of tall fescue, orchardgrass, and other species when subjected to continuous heavy grazing pressure by horses within the grazing season.
500 printed copies
PR-652
PDF/Adobe Acrobat: 900 kb
2012 Long-Term Summary of Kentucky Forage Variety Trials
12/14/2012
Forage crops occupy approximately 7 million acres in Kentucky. Forages provide a majority of the nutrition for beef, dairy, horse, goat, sheep, and wildlife in the state. In addition, forage crops play an environmentally friendly role in soil conservation, water quality, and air quality. There are over 60 forage species adapted to the climate and soil conditions of Kentucky. Only 10 to 12 of these species occupy the majority of the acreage, but within these species there is a tremendous variation in varieties. This publication was developed to provide a user-friendly guide to choosing the best variety for producers based on a summary of forage yield and grazing tolerance trials conducted in Kentucky over the past 10 to 12 years.
1500 printed copies
PR-654
PDF/Adobe Acrobat: 2400 kb
Best Practices for Sampling at Farmers Markets: A Practical Guide for Farmers Market Vendors
12/11/2012
This handbook is intended to assist farmers and farmers market managers understand the economic benefits and best practices of providing samples to farmers market patrons.
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Making a Hoop Pen for Pasture Poultry
12/10/2012
Interest in pasture poultry production has been on the rise. This kind of poultry production typically involves housing the birds in a bottomless pen that is placed on pasture and moved at regular intervals. The flock has access to the pasture (plants and any associated insects) while providing them some protection from predators.
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ASC-189
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Selecting the Right Chicken Breed
12/10/2012
Many factors should be considered before selecting a chicken breed for your flock, whether you are planning to start a new flock or to add to an existing one. You might be looking for a meat breed, an egg breed, or perhaps a breed that performs reasonably well at both (referred to as a dual-purpose breed). Perhaps you just want a pet or chickens to show at exhibitions.
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ASC-190
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How Much Will My Chickens Eat?
12/10/2012
Before purchasing chicks (or chickens) it is important to consider the cost of keeping them. Much of this cost is in the feed they consume. So the key question is, "How much will my chickens eat?" Chickens need a complete feed that contains protein (with the right balance of amino acids), energy, vitamins, and minerals. Today we know more about the nutritional requirements of chickens than any other animal. The amount of feed they need will depend on several factors.
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ASC-191
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Poultry Producer Liability
12/10/2012
As more and more producers begin to have small- or medium-sized poultry operations the issue of liability and responsibility has become a concern. It is important producers are aware of what is expected of them by consumers and society as a whole.
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ASC-193
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Chemical Control of Turfgrass Diseases
12/6/2012
Good turf management practices often greatly reduce the impact of disease by promoting healthy plants that are better able to resist infections. Even under good management, however, diseases sometimes cause excessive damage to highly managed turfgrasses. The proper use of fungicides in these instances, in conjunction with good cultural practices that promote quality turf, can be an important part of an overall disease-management program. This publication is intended for professional turfgrass managers who use fungicides as part of an overall disease-control program. Homeowners with diseased lawns should obtain a copy of the University of Kentucky Cooperative Extension publication "Disease Management in the Home Lawn" (ID-105), available at your county Extension office or on the Web at www.ca.uky.edu/agc/pubs/id/id105/id105.htm.
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PPA-1
PDF/Adobe Acrobat: 408 kb
2012 Fruit and Vegetable Research Report
12/6/2012
Fruit and vegetable production in Kentucky continues to grow. The 2012 Fruit and Vegetable crops research report includes results for more than 18 field research plots and several demonstration trials. This year fruit and vegetable research and demonstration trials were conducted in more than 15 counties in Kentucky. Research was conducted by faculty and staff from several departments within the University of Kentucky College of Agriculture including: Horticulture, Plant Pathology, Entomology, and Agricultural Economics This report also includes collaborative research projects conducted with faculty and staff at Kentucky State University.
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PR-656
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The Kentucky Agricultural Economic Outlook for 2013
12/5/2012
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AEC-99
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2012 Alfalfa Grazing Tolerance Report
12/5/2012
Alfalfa (Medicago sativa) is the highest-yielding, highest-quality forage legume grown in Kentucky. It forms the basis of Kentucky's cash hay enterprise and is an important component in dairy, horse, beef, and sheep diets. Recent emphasis on its use as a grazing crop and the release of grazing-tolerant varieties have raised the following question: Do varieties differ in tolerance to grazing? We have chosen to use the standard tolerance test recommended by the North American Alfalfa Improvement Conference. This test uses continuous heavy grazing to sort out differences in grazing tolerance in a relatively short period of time.
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PR-649
PDF/Adobe Acrobat: 670 kb
2012 Red and White Clover Grazing Tolerance Report
12/5/2012
Red clover (Trifolium pratense L.) is a high-quality, short-lived perennial legume that is used in mixed or pure stands for pasture, hay, silage, green chop, soil improvement, and wildlife habitat. This species is adapted to a wide range of climatic and soil conditions. Stands of improved varieties are generally productive for two and a half to three years, with the highest yields occurring in the year following establishment. Red clover is used primarily as a renovation legume for grass pastures. It is a dominant forage legume in Kentucky because it is relatively easy to establish and has high forage quality, high yield, and animal acceptance.
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PR-650
PDF/Adobe Acrobat: 650 kb
2012 Summer Annual Grass Report
12/5/2012
Summer annual grasses provide an important forage crop option for producers in Kentucky. These grasses are mainly used as emergency or supplemental hay and pasture crops, but little information is available on their yield potential. The purpose of this publication is to summarize the University of Kentucky 2007-2012 forage yield trials with sudangrass, sorghum/sudangrass, millets, and teff.
400 printed copies
PR-653
PDF/Adobe Acrobat: 1250 kb
2012 Kentucky Soybean Performance Tests
12/4/2012
The Kentucky Soybean Variety Performance Tests are conducted to provide an unbiased, objective estimate of the relative performance of soybean varieties in Kentucky. This information may be used by growers and seed producers to aid in selecting varieties that will give the highest total production in a specific situation.
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PR-655
PDF/Adobe Acrobat: 3388 kb
2012 Timothy and Kentucky Bluegrass Report
12/3/2012
Timothy (Phleum pratense) is the fourth most widely sown cool-season perennial grass used in Kentucky for forage---after tall fescue, orchardgrass, and Kentucky bluegrass. It is a late-maturing bunchgrass that is primarily harvested as hay, particularly for horses. It also can be used for grazing or wildlife habitat.
400 printed copies
PR-647
PDF/Adobe Acrobat: 460 kb
Recommended Milking Procedures for Maximum Milk Quality
11/30/2012
When it comes to minimizing mastitis and lowering somatic cell counts, the area where you have the most control is your milking procedures. Understanding and following proper milking procedures is a critical step to maintaining maximum milk quality.
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ID-208
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Management of the Dry Cow to Prevent Mastitis
11/30/2012
As we move into a new era of lower acceptable somatic cell count levels, the prevention and control of mastitis takes on increased importance. For many years, the contagious mastitis pathogens including Staphylococcus aureus, Streptococcus agalactiae and Mycoplasma bovis were the focus of control measures primarily implemented in the milking parlor to stop the spread of these organisms from cow to cow. These contagious organisms often cause high individual somatic cell counts and ultimately high bulk tank somatic cell counts. As these high somatic cell count cows have been culled due to milk marketing regulations and more dairymen have adopted NMC recommended milking procedures, the contagious pathogens are decreasing.
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ID-209
PDF/Adobe Acrobat: 430 kb
2012 Tall Fescue and Bromegrass Report
11/28/2012
Tall fescue (Festuca arundinacea) is a productive, well-adapted, persistent, soil-conserving, cool-season grass grown on approximately 5.5 million acres in Kentucky. This grass, used for both hay and pasture, is the forage base of most of Kentucky's livestock enterprises, particularly beef cattle.
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PR-646
PDF/Adobe Acrobat: 1400 kb
2012 Annual and Perennial Ryegrass and Festulolium Report
11/28/2012
Annual ryegrass (Lolium multiflorum) and perennial ryegrass (Lolium perenne) are high-quality, productive cool-season grasses used in Kentucky. Both have exceptionally high seedling vigor and are highly palatable to livestock.
400 printed copies
PR-648
PDF/Adobe Acrobat: 1600 kb
Why Have My Hens Stopped Laying?
11/27/2012
Egg production in a chicken flock follows a typical curve. While the curve is similar for most breeds of chickens, the specific numbers can vary significantly, especially with regards to age at first egg, peak production rate, and egg weight.
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ASC-192
PDF/Adobe Acrobat: 400 kb
Economic Impacts of the Kentucky Green Industry
11/26/2012
The Green Industry has a significant impact on Kentucky's economy. Green Industry enterprise owners, managers and employees should be aware of their economic impacts, and policy makers and other state leaders need to know the importance of this industry as potential laws, regulations and resource allocations are considered. This publication is intended to provide a brief summary of the 2007 economic impacts of the Green Industry in Kentucky.
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HO-108
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2012 Alfalfa Report
11/26/2012
Alfalfa (Medicago sativa) has historically been the highest-yielding, highest-quality forage legume grown in Kentucky. It forms the basis of Kentucky's cash hay enterprise and is an important component in dairy, horse, beef, and sheep diets. Choosing a good variety is a key step in establishing a stand of alfalfa. The choice of variety can impact yield, thickness of stand, and persistence.
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PR-643
PDF/Adobe Acrobat: 2000 kb
2012 Red and White Clover Report
11/26/2012
Red clover (Trifolium pratense L.) is a high-quality, short-lived, perennial legume used in mixed or pure stands for pasture, hay, silage, green chop, soil improvement, and wildlife habitat. This species is adapted to a wide range of climatic and soil conditions. Stands of improved varieties generally are productive for 2.5 to 3 years, with the highest yields occurring in the year following establishment. Red clover is used primarily as a renovation legume for grass pastures. It is a dominant forage legume in Kentucky because it is relatively easy to establish and has high forage quality, yield, and animal acceptance.
800 printed copies
PR-644
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2012 Orchardgrass Report
11/26/2012
Orchardgrass (Dactylus glomerata) is a high-quality, productive, cool-season grass that is well-adapted to Kentucky conditions. This grass is used for pasture, hay, green chop, and silage, but it requires better management than tall fescue for greater yields, higher quality, and longer stand life. It produces an open, bunch-type sod, making it compatible with alfalfa or red clover as a pasture and hay crop or as habitat for wildlife.
700 printed copies
PR-645
PDF/Adobe Acrobat: 890 kb
Financial Strain and the Lemon Experience of Life
11/13/2012
If you find yourself facing financial strain, a common lemon experience, you can learn to deal with challenging economic conditions by rethinking your approach. By learning what is most important to you and your family, you can find new ways to make the most of your money and make your family happier in the process.
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FCS5-452
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Alternatives to Identity Theft Protection Service
11/13/2012
When the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) released their list of the top ten consumer complaints of 2010, identity theft once again topped the list. Many criminals realize how much easier it is to steal from consumers and businesses via identity theft and how much less likely they are to be caught. Unfortunately, their crimes find many victims.
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FCS5-453
PDF/Adobe Acrobat: 175 kb
Make Your Charitable Giving Count
11/13/2012
Many charities in the United States are competing for your money. Unfortunately, an estimated $20 billion intended for charitable contributions may end up in the pockets of fraudulent solicitors. With more than half a million federally recognized charities soliciting your contributions, your good intentions are not enough. To make the most of your charitable giving, you must carefully research charitable organizations before donating.
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FCS5-454
PDF/Adobe Acrobat: 204 kb
Paying for Continued Education
11/13/2012
Various forms of continued education and training are available. They range from a four-year program at an expensive private college or university to a less expensive state university or even a community or technical college. Once you decide where you want to continue your education, you can search out the various forms of financial aid that are available, both from the educational institution itself and from outside sources.
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FCS5-455
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The Value of Continued Education
11/13/2012
For most students, high school is not the end of their career preparation. Education and training beyond high school provide greater opportunities for finding and keeping a job, particularly in tough economic times. Continued education can have an impact on family well-being.
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FCS5-456
PDF/Adobe Acrobat: 246 kb
Compost Bedded Pack Barn Design: Features and Management Consideration
11/12/2012
The compost bedded pack barn is a housing system for lactating dairy cows. It consists of a large, open resting area, usually bedded with sawdust or dry, fine wood shavings and manure composted into place and mechanically stirred on a regular basis.
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ID-206
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2012 Kentucky Hybrid Corn Performance Test
11/12/2012
The objective of the Kentucky Hybrid Corn Performance Test is to provide performance estimates of hybrid seed corn sold in Kentucky. The test has been conducted in an unbiased manner according to accepted agronomic practices.
2000 printed copies
PR-642
PDF/Adobe Acrobat: 978 kb
Using Weep Berms to Improve Water Quality
11/9/2012
Non-point source pollution (NPS) occurs when rainfall and snowmelt flows over the ground, picking up pollutants such as pathogens, sediments, and nutrients on its way to streams, rivers, lakes, and other bodies of water. More than 50 percent of the nation's rivers and streams and nearly 70 percent of the nation's lakes are impacted by NPS. Pathogens, sediments, and nutrients are the biggest contributors to impairment of rivers and streams while mercury, nutrients, and PCBs (polychlorinated biphenyls) are the biggest contributors to the impairment of lakes. One method of managing NPS pollution is through the use of structural best management practices (BMPs). Structural BMPs are designed to decrease the volume of runoff that enters water bodies by increasing infiltration rates. Examples of structural BMPs include rain gardens, stormwater wetlands, and riparian buffers. A newer structural BMP is a weep berm.
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AEN-114
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Chemical Control of Weeds in Kentucky Grain Crops
11/2/2012
The use of herbicides suggested in this publication is based on research at the Kentucky Agricultural Experiment Station and elsewhere. We have given what we believe to be the most effective herbicides, with the most suitable rates and times of application.
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AGR-6
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Saving Water at Home
10/17/2012
By conserving water, we decrease our demand for energy-intensive systems that obtain, treat, and distribute water. Simply put, by conserving water we save energy.
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HENV-601
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Considerations for Starting an On-Farm Dairy Processing Enterprise
10/17/2012
With proper facilities and education, entreprenuers can successfully produce value-added dairy products on-farm.
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ID-207
PDF/Adobe Acrobat: 327 kb
Managing in Tough Times: Rebounding Your Finances after Recession
10/9/2012
Implementing good money management practices can help you rebound and allow you to be better prepared for future changes in the economy.
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FCS5-457
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Maximizing Your Dollars in Retirement
10/9/2012
Developing a monthly budget for your retirement expenses can help you feel more prepared to adjust to rising prices and unexpected expenses.
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FCS5-458
PDF/Adobe Acrobat: 208 kb
Making Healthy Beverage Choices: What You Don't Know Can Hurt You
10/1/2012
Many of us are aware we need to make healthy food choices. We know to choose vegetables, fruits, whole grains, low-fat or fat-free milk and lean-protein foods. Many do not realize that making healthy food choices also includes paying attention to what we drink.
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FCS3-560
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Mindful Eating: Enjoying Food with All Your Senses
10/1/2012
Do you eat until you are stuffed and continue to eat even though you are full? Do you just keep on eating simply because food is on your plate? Ever thought you were hungry and gobbled down your food only to realize you were not as hungry as you first thought? These examples are all signs of mindless eating, which is eating without really considering what you are doing.
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FCS3-561
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MyPlate the Kentucky Way: Tools for Building a Healthy Plate
10/1/2012
Do you eat just about anything you want without thinking about how it affects your body? Would you like to know how to make healthy food choices so you can manage your weight? Do you need information on how to manage your health because you have a chronic disease such as heart disease or high blood pressure?
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FCS3-562
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Infectious Bovine Keratoconjunctivitis ("Pinkeye") in Cattle
9/24/2012
Infectious Bovine Keratoconjunctivitis (IBK), also known as pinkeye, is a costly disease for the beef producer. Tremendous losses stem from poor weight gain and loss of appetite in affected animals suffering from visual impairment and ocular pain.
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ID-135
PDF/Adobe Acrobat: 325 kb
Ten Tips for Talking with Your Child or Teen about Sexuality
9/20/2012
Parenting involves teaching children to maintain a safe and healthy lifestyle, which includes healthy sexual development. It is an important parenting responsibility to talk to your children about sex, sexuality, and related topics.
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FCS7-207
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Septic System Maintenance: Care and Feeding of Your System
9/19/2012
This publication provides homeowners with a basic introduction to septic systems by explaining how septic systems function and suggesting ways to better maintain systems and increase their longevity.
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HENV-501
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Septic System Failure and Environmental Impacts
9/19/2012
More than one-third of new homes and over half of the mobile homes in the U.S. depend on septic systems. Here in Kentucky, approximately 40 percent of the homes have septic systems. This is common in the southeast, where there are more septic systems per capita than any other region of the country.
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HENV-502
PDF/Adobe Acrobat: 630 kb
Septic Tanks: The Primary Treatment Device of Septic Systems
9/19/2012
Septic tanks play an essential role in effectively treating wastewater in areas without municipal sewage treatment. Homeowners often assume that the septic tank in their backyard is their septic system. Actually, the tank is merely the first of a series of components that make up a well-designed septic system.
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HENV-503
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Importance of Wastewater Biological Oxygen Demand in Septic Systems
9/19/2012
A high BOD value means potential septic system problems for homeowners; a low BOD means fewer problems for homeowners. This publication describes the environmental impacts of BOD, shows how BOD is distributed in septic systems, and describes remediation strategies for excess BOD.
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HENV-504
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Impacts of Additives on Septic System Performance
9/19/2012
Septic system additive vendors often market their products as necessities that improve septic system performance or repair failing systems. Rather than address specific products, this publication examines general categories of these additives. This publication also describes the treatment functions of septic systems and the available scientific data regarding the effectiveness of septic system additives.
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HENV-505
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Flood Conditions and Your Septic System
9/19/2012
The most common septic systems used in the United States employ soil treatment area to treat and disperse wastewater into the environment. The soil treatment area consists of a network of perforated pipes within gravel-filled trenches. Under normal environmental conditions, well designed and managed septic systems work very well at dispersing wastewater and removing pathogens from the wastewater before they reach groundwater or surface waters.
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HENV-507
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Turfgrass Color: Indicator of Septic System Performance
9/13/2012
Many homeowners notice color differences in the turfgrass over their septic system soil treatment area. Most often, homeowners observe green or brown stripes in their turfgrass relative to the surrounding lawn. This discoloration is worth keeping an eye on because turfgrass color is often an early sign that serious problems are about to occur.
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HENV-506
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Home Accessibility: Assistive Technology
8/23/2012
Assistive technology allows people to do things that they might not otherwise be able to do. It reduces the impact of a disability and increases the opportunity for enjoying an optimal level of safety and independence.
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FCS4-413
PDF/Adobe Acrobat: 363 kb
Home Accessibility: One Size Fits All
8/23/2012
A well-designed home promotes independence and allows us the satisfaction of being able to stay in control and remain at home as we age or as our needs change.
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FCS4-414
PDF/Adobe Acrobat: 640 kb
Home Accessibility: Bedrooms
8/23/2012
Universal design allows independence, safety, control and quality of life at home and in the community today and in the future. The following universal design features can make your bedroom a safer and more user-friendly space.
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FCS4-415
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Home Accessibility: Bathrooms
8/23/2012
Universal design allows independence, safety, control and quality of life at home and in the community today and in the future. The following universal design features can help make your bathroom a safer and more user-friendly space in your home.
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FCS4-416
PDF/Adobe Acrobat: 464 kb
Home Accessibility: Kitchens
8/23/2012
Universal design allows independence, safety, control and quality of life at home and in the community today and in the future. The following universal design features can make your kitchen a safer and more user-friendly space.
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FCS4-417
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Home Accessibility: Resources
8/23/2012
The following information will help you find resources and support for improving your residential situations, assessing your needs and determining which modifications and assistive technologies are most appropriate for you.
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FCS4-418
PDF/Adobe Acrobat: 214 kb
Feeding the Broodmare: Four Easy Steps
8/22/2012
The nutritional needs of broodmares change as they go through the stages of reproduction. This publication begins with nutritional strategies to enhance the likelihood a mare will become pregnant, then it discusses feeding management of the mare during pregnancy and lactation, and it ends with some nutritional considerations for the post-weaning period.
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ASC-185
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Mulch Myths
8/6/2012
Mulch is one of the essentials of good landscaping. It can be used to protect trees, suppress weeds, fertilize plants and retain soil moisture. Like many traditional practices, the use of mulch has some myths attached to it. You can improve the look of your landscape as well as the health of your plants and trees by learning the facts--and discarding the myths--about mulch.
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HO-106
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Selecting and Planting Wody Ornamental Plants: Kentucky Master Gardener Manual Chapter 21
8/6/2012
Woody ornamental plants are key components of a well-designed landscape. Landscape plantings divide and define areas, add aesthetic and psychological benefits, and increase a property's environmental and economic values.
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HO-107
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Trees, Turf, and People
8/6/2012
The shade trees and fruit trees that we treasure in our landscapes were originally adapted to growing in forests in close association with other trees. In the forest they can remain small for many years. As soon as there is an opening in the canopy allowing light to reach the forest floor they grow rapidly. This great height allows trees to assume a place of dominance over other plants; their trunks lift their leaves high into the air, allowing them to intercept the maximum amount of sunlight before it reaches other plants. Thus, trees grow tall and provide us with their much-appreciated shade.
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ID-203
PDF/Adobe Acrobat: 1500 kb
2011 Commercial Feeds in Kentucky
7/31/2012
Information in this report will inform and protect the feed purchaser, provide information for fair and equitable competition, and assist in assuring the safety of animal and human food.
2700 printed copies
RB-317
PDF/Adobe Acrobat: 2000 kb
Speaking for Success: How to Influence Others: ANR Facilitator's Guide
7/27/2012
From recruitment to persuasion, from informing to initiation, effective public speakers can directly lead to more successful results for any group or organization.
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CLD1-10-ANR
PDF/Adobe Acrobat: 366 kb
Communications Essentials for Good Impressions: ANR Facilitator's Guide
7/27/2012
A person will not be able to do what's needed in an organization--fulfilling a vision, carrying out goals, delegating responsibilities, and managing the day-to-day functions--without effective communications with farmers and other stakeholders.
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CLD1-3-ANR
PDF/Adobe Acrobat: 320 kb
Influencing Others with the Stories You Tell: ANR Facilitator's Guide
7/27/2012
Stories can be used to train, mentor and coach others. Stories of how others have dealt with change can be useful to agricultural organizations managing their own change or communicating complex facts or basic truths.
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CLD1-4-ANR
PDF/Adobe Acrobat: 361 kb
Followership: Understanding the Basics of Teamwork: ANR Facilitator's Guide
7/27/2012
One cannot be a leader without followers--and some would argue that this requirement makes followers just as important as leaders. It is important to understand why and how people follow.
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CLD1-5-ANR
PDF/Adobe Acrobat: 291 kb
Introductory Safety Training for Tobacco Workers
7/25/2012
This safety bulletin is intended to offer introductory safety training to tobacco workers in conjunction with a farm walk-around. It was written as if you and your workers are standing in or around the object currently being discussed, e.g., a tractor, with you or a designated assistant pointing out the various safety issues listed in the bulletin. It is not meant to be used as a stand-alone bulletin, especially just in a room, unless you have already gone through the walk-around and are reviewing points or having a discussion. It must be used out by the barn, equipment, or other subject being discussed.
2500 printed copies
ID-204
PDF/Adobe Acrobat: 476 kb
Getting Children to Eat Vegetables
7/20/2012
Research now shows early eating habits may carry over into adulthood. It is important for parents to introduce good eating habits in children when they are young. However, it is never too late to start.
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FCS3-557
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Power Up Your Vegetable Choices
7/20/2012
Vegetables provide vitamins and minerals needed for a healthy diet. They are low in calories, fat, and other unhealthy substances such as sodium and cholesterol. Vegetables also add color, texture, and flavor to our meals.
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FCS3-558
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Choose Nutrient Dense Foods and Beverages
7/20/2012
Nutrient-dense foods have more nutrients per calorie than foods that are not nutrient dense. Nutrient-dense foods contain a small portion of their calories from fat, sugar, or refined grains and have more vitamins, minerals, and protein.
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FCS3-559
PDF/Adobe Acrobat: 581 kb
Chicken and Turkey Barbecue Project
7/12/2012
Cooking barbecue is a national pastime--as American as apple pie. What is more welcome than the aroma of food cooking on an outdoor grill? Barbecue cooking is for almost everyone, so get ready to develop skills you will use the rest of your life.
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4AJ-02PO
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Poultry Barbecue Contests
7/12/2012
Participants are evaluated on both their cooking skills and the product submitted for sensory evaluation.
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4AJ-03PO
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Poultry Judging Contests
7/12/2012
Judging contests are a tool used in the development of the life skills of 4-H members. Participation in judging and other competitive events helps 4-H'ers learn to make and defend decisions and to speak in public. Poultry judging also provides an excellent opportunity for 4-H'ers to learn about live chickens and the basis of grade and quality of poultry products.
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4AJ-04PO
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Poultry Judging: Grading Ready-to-Cook Poultry
7/12/2012
In the Kentucky state event, the participants are required to grade eight broiler, eight roaster-fowl, and eight turkey carcasses. In the national event, the participants grade 10 carcasses from each of the three weight groups, plus a second group of 10 broiler carcasses.
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4AJ-06PO
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Poultry Judging: Evaluating Hens
7/12/2012
In a 4-H poultry judging contest, participants are required to rank a group of four hens from most to least productive. The criteria used in judging the hens are based on pigmentation, handling qualities, abdominal capacity and molt.
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4AJ-07PO
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Poultry Judging: Giving Oral Reasons
7/12/2012
Oral reasons are an important part of a poultry judging contest. Participants have the opportunity to defend their placings of an egg production class. In addition, oral reasons are an important tool in the development of organization and communication skills, which in turn will build self-confidence.
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4AJ-08PO
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Egg Preparation Demonstration
7/12/2012
Participants in the Kentucky Egg-Preparation Demonstration are required to prepare a dish containing eggs while demonstrating proper food safety and cooking skills.
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4AJ-09PO
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2012 Kentucky Corn and Soybean ACRE Payment Prospects
7/1/2012
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2012 Kentucky Small Grains Variety Performance Test
6/27/2012
The objective of the Kentucky small-grain variety performance test is to evaluate varieties of wheat, oat, and barley that are commercially available or may soon be available to Kentucky farmers. New varieties continually are being developed by agricultural experiment stations and commercial firms. Annual evaluation of small-grain varieties and selections provides farmers, seed producers, and other agricultural workers with current information to help them select the varieties best adapted to their locality and individual requirements.
2100 printed copies
PR-640
PDF/Adobe Acrobat: 973 kb
Life Story: What Is It and How Do You Write It?
6/22/2012
Whether it is our own or that of someone we love, writing a life story can be a rich and rewarding experience. It is also a gift that can last for generation after generation. To get started, it is important to be organized, prepared, and flexible.
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FCS7-200
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Enhancing Quality Care Relationships Through Life Story
6/22/2012
Sharing and documenting life story and health history promotes a quality caregiving relationship. A life story is an account of the series of experiences that make up our lives and define who we are.
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FCS7-201
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Exercising the Brain Through Life Story
6/22/2012
Life story also contributes to brain health, as the process of documenting and sharing life story is a form of brain exercise.
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FCS7-202
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Planning and Decision Making Through Life Story
6/22/2012
Life story focuses heavily on the past, but we can use these experiences to help us think about and plan for the future.
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FCS7-203
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Enhancing Mental Health Through Life Story
6/22/2012
Documenting our life story encourages us to constructively think about and examine both positive and negative personal experiences, the meaning and emotions we attach to our experiences, and the lessons we have learned over time.
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FCS7-204
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Legacy Building Through Life Review
6/22/2012
This fact sheet describes different types of things that make up a legacy, talks about how we can develop a meaningful legacy, and offers a variety of ways to communicate our legacy to others.
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FCS7-205
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KAES Annual Report, 2011
6/20/2012
The Kentucky Agricultural Experiment Station has been providing research results to farmers and rural residents for more than 130 years. The continued progress of Kentucky agriculture attests to the benefits of applying new knowledge and technology. College researchers also have successfully addressed problems of agribusiness, consumers, international trade, food processing, nutrition, community development, soil and water resources, bioenergy, and the environment.
70 printed copies
AR-124
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Speaking for Success: FCS Facilitator's Guide
6/20/2012
Effective communicators ultimately influence and engage others. The words you say and how you say them helps build an atmosphere of trust and, ultimately, the willingness to take action.
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CLD1-10-FCS
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The Power of Motivation: FCS Facilitator's Guide
6/20/2012
Motivation, as a concept, explains why people think and behave the way they do. To achieve personal or organizational success one must recognize key concepts that motivate behavior to meet needs and desires.
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CLD1-1-FCS
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People Learn with a Purpose: Understanding Learning Styles: FCS Facilitator's Guide
6/20/2012
Understanding why and how you learn best is essential, especially if you are trying to teach others.
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CLD1-2-FCS
PDF/Adobe Acrobat: 431 kb
Communication Essentials for Good Impressions: FCS Facilitator's Guide
6/20/2012
Communication is the key to effective leadership and fulfilling organizational vision and mission.
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CLD1-3-FCS
PDF/Adobe Acrobat: 268 kb
Influencing Others with the Stories You Tell: FCS Facilitator's Guide
6/20/2012
Effective leaders have learned that good illustrations can make a point. Stories can be used to train, mentor, and coach others.
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CLD1-4-FCS
PDF/Adobe Acrobat: 286 kb
Followership: Understanding the Basics of Teamwork: FCS Facilitator's Guide
6/20/2012
One cannot be a leader without followers--and some would argue that this requirement makes followers just as important as leaders. It is important to understand why and how people follow.
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CLD1-5-FCS
PDF/Adobe Acrobat: 261 kb
Understanding and Dealing with Conflict: FCS Facilitator's Guide
6/20/2012
Successful conflict resolution relies on understanding how to utilize the correct conflict response for each circumstance and the removal of barriers to effectiveness.
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CLD1-7-FCS
PDF/Adobe Acrobat: 292 kb
Understanding Generational Differences: FCS Facilitator's Guide
6/20/2012
By gaining a better understanding of the values that have shaped each generation, we increase our opportunity for building strong family, work and community relationships.
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CLD1-8-FCS
PDF/Adobe Acrobat: 261 kb
The Influence of Personal Characteristics: Personality, Culture and Environment: FCS Facilitator's Guide
6/20/2012
To grow as an effective leader you must understand yourself as well as the differences of personal characteristics in others.
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CLD1-9-FCS
PDF/Adobe Acrobat: 339 kb
Investigating Your Crop Insurance Contract in Front of a Drought
6/1/2012
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