Starting Tuesday, August 10, 2021 we will begin our Cover Crop giveaway.  We will be offering, for Bullitt County residents, up to 3 lbs. of seed to use as a cover crop in their garden.  We have 3 varieties available:  Austrian Winter Peas, Annul Ryegrass and Wheat.  There are many benefits of using a cover crop on your garden plot. Cover crops help with soil erosion and compaction and may be left in the garden to be used as mulch and organic matter.  Approximate coverage is 3 lbs. per 1000 square feet.  Please have an estimate of the size of your garden when you come to pick up your seed so we may bag the amount you need.  This is a first come, first served program.  So, when the seed is gone, the program ends.  If you have any questions, give us a call at 502-538-0628

The year is flying by and soon it will be time to close up our gardens for the year. Do you use a cover crop on your garden? Do you know the benefits of using cover crops? Cover crops help reduce soil erosion and compaction. It also adds organic matter to improve your soil. Here is a great publication about cover crops from the University of Kentucky.               http://www2.ca.uky.edu/agcomm/pubs/id/id113/id113.pdf   
​Check back soon to see important information about how our office can help you with your cover crop plans.

George Henderman was recently recognized for 25 years of service by the Bullitt County Soil Conservation District and the Kentucky Division of Conservation. Mr. Henderman has served in many capacities while on the Board and is known throughout Bullitt County for his hard work and dedication.  Beyond his regular duties as a Board member supporting conservation efforts in the county, George could often be found sharing his love and knowledge of farming with school children of all ages.  He has helped with Ag Field Days, Safety Days and presented classroom programs. George has also served on the Bullitt County Extension Service District Board and the Board of Directors of Bullitt County Farm Bureau.  Thank you George Henderman for all that you’ve done for Bullitt County throughout the years! 

Well, it's the start of our new fiscal year and we are excited to get started on some new programs.  While many of our focuses are on farmers and agricultural producers, we don't want to forget our urban clients.  Please drop us an email and let us know what type of conservation programs you are interested in.  We would love to hear from you.  
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Thanks to Judge Executive Jerry Summers and Bullitt County Fiscal Court for contracting with Countryside Industries for dead animal removal in the county.  We have been without this much needed service for over a year.  Thankfully, they saw the need and have stepped in to help.  If you are a farmer, or horse owner, and have lost an animal, you can call Countryside directly to arrange for them to pick up.  There is no cost for this service.  Call 859-421-1867 Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.  They are closed on weekends and holidays. Please note that there will be some accessibility requirements that will need to be met for pickup. 

“Are you struggling to pay or have past due balances on your water, sewer, gas, or electric bills due to COVID-19? If so, the Healthy at Home Utility Relief Fund provides relief to Kentuckians but will expire by December 31, 2020. Act now! The application is simple to complete but you must call 800-456-3452 or visit Community Action of Kentucky at https://www.capky.org/covid-19-resources/ . You don’t have to choose between paying your utility bills and providing food or medicine for yourself or your family.”
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Thanks for taking a look at our new website.  We will be posting regularly about programs and events.  Hopefully, 2021 will see us back in full swing with our programs.  Some of the programs we have done in the past are a seedling tree giveaway, the Jim Claypool Art & Writing Contest and farm and safety events with elementary students. We also award 4 scholarships annually to graduating seniors.  These are just a few of the things that we do. We hope that you will check back often to see what we are working on.