UK Extension Agent Jonathan Oakes Offers Heat Safety Tips for Farmers and Gardeners

Tuesday, July 7 by WJRS Staff

UK’s Agriculture and Natural Resources Agent for Russell County, Jonathan Oakes, says the recent stretch of extreme heat has created challenges for farmers and home gardeners across Russell County. Oakes says there are several steps […]

New 4-H Youth Development Agent excited to work with community

Thursday, August 7 by Zac Oakes

Russell County has a new 4-H Youth Development Agent. Following the retirement of longtime agent Christy Martin, Maria Hill will take over as the county’s newest agent. Hill was recently a guest on Talk Around […]

Ag Extension Agent says dairy farmers play key role in community

Monday, June 30 by Zac Oakes

June is recognized nationally as Dairy Month. As the month comes to an end, Russell County Agriculture Extension Agent Jonathan Oakes said while the number of dairy farms locally has decreased over the years, Russell […]

Local Farm Bureau Agent receives Agent of the Year award

Tuesday, February 11 by Zac Oakes

LOUISVILLE, Ky. (Feb. 11, 2025) – Blake Aaron, an agent for the Russell County Farm Bureau agency of Kentucky Farm Bureau (KFB) Insurance, has been named 2024 Agent of the Year for KFB’s District Four. […]

New FCS agent to be welcomed at reception today

Thursday, October 13 by Derek Aaron

The Russell County Extension Service is holding a welcome reception today for Megan Gullett, the new cooperative extension service agent for family and consumer sciences. The reception will be from 11 a.m. until 2 p.m. […]

Welcome reception is Thursday for new FCS extension agent

Wednesday, October 12 by Derek Aaron

The Russell County Extension Service is holding a welcome reception on Thursday for Megan Gullett, the new cooperative extension service agent for family and consumer sciences. The reception will be from 11 a.m. until 2 […]

Russell County Extension Office welcomes new agent

Wednesday, September 7 by Zac Oakes

The Russell County Extension Office has welcomed a new agent. Megan Gullett assumed the role of Family and Consumer Sciences agent at the Russell County Extension Office at the beginning of September. She said she’s […]

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UK Extension Agent Jonathan Oakes Offers Heat Safety Tips for Farmers and Gardeners

New 4-H Youth Development Agent excited to work with community

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Local Farm Bureau Agent receives Agent of the Year award

New FCS agent to be welcomed at reception today

Welcome reception is Thursday for new FCS extension agent

Russell County Extension Office welcomes new agent

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