Russell County Extension Office Offers Resources for Farmers and Gardeners

Thursday, July 9 by WJRS Staff

As the growing season continues across Russell County, the focus now shifts from planting to maintaining healthy crops and gardens. Russell County Agriculture and Natural Resources Agent Jonathan Oakes says by this point in the […]

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 […]

Extension Office planning move to Industrial Park area

Tuesday, December 23 by Zac Oakes

The Russell County Extension Office is expected to soon have a new home. The extension office is planning to relocate to a new facility in the area of the Russell County Industrial Park. Plans are […]

Marcum makes appointments to extension, ethics boards

Thursday, December 11 by Zac Oakes

Russell County Judge-Executive Randy Marcum made appointments to the local extension and ethics boards during Monday’s fiscal court meeting. Those selected to serve on these boards serve four-year terms. The appointments were unanimously approved by […]

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 […]

Extension Office to Offer Produce Vouchers for Local Seniors

Thursday, May 15 by Sean Hammond

The Russell County Extension Office will once again provide assistance for seniors looking to purchase local produce. Russell County Agriculture Extension Agent Jonathan Oakes said vouchers for seniors will soon be available. Oakes said the […]

Oakes talks upcoming fall programs at extension office

Friday, September 13 by Zac Oakes

Russell County Agriculture and Natural Resources Extension Agent Jonathan Oakes said the extension office has a lot going on during the fall months. As fall gets closer, Oakes spoke to WJRS News about the different […]

Extension Office to host Farm Safety Day today

Friday, September 6 by Zac Oakes

The Russell County Extension Office, in partnership with the Progressive Ag Foundation, will host its annual Farm Safety Day today at the Russell County Fairgrounds. This event is for every third grade student in Russell […]

Coe one of a dozen winners in extension service contest

Friday, February 24 by Derek Aaron

Gunnar Coe, a 5th grade student at Salem Elementary, was one of a dozen winners of the 2023 Kentucky Cooperative Extension Service Piggy Bank Contest. The contest is a creative way for youth to learn […]

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 […]

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Russell County Extension Office Offers Resources for Farmers and Gardeners

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

Extension Office planning move to Industrial Park area

Marcum makes appointments to extension, ethics boards

Ag Extension Agent says dairy farmers play key role in community

Extension Office to Offer Produce Vouchers for Local Seniors

Oakes talks upcoming fall programs at extension office

Extension Office to host Farm Safety Day today

Coe one of a dozen winners in extension service contest

Welcome reception is Thursday for new FCS extension agent

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Jeffrey L. Scholl, 61, of Indianapolis

Robert Leach, 70, of Russell Springs

Ronald Eugene Sterner, Sr., 77, of Russell Springs

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