Nicholas County Agriculture and Natural Resources

10/20/2026

The University of Kentucky Grain Crops Pest Management Group is offering its annual webinar series focusing on agronomic crops and integrated pest management. The five-part 2026 Fall Crop Protection Webinar Series begins at 10 a.m. ET/9 a.m. CT on Thursday, Oct. 22, and will continue on consecutive Thursday mornings through Nov. 19. Each webinar, featuring different grain crop pest experts, will be one hour in length:

Oct. 22 — Biology and Management of Johnsongrass in Row Crops, Forages, and Roadsides. Marcelo Zimmer, Extension W**d Science

Oct. 29 — Management of Insecticide Resistance in Field Crops. Felipe Batista, Department of Entomology

Nov. 5 — Curvularia leaf spot—Understanding Our Newest Corn Disease Threat. Kiersten Wise, Extension Plant Pathologist

Nov. 12 — Soybean Disease Review for 2026. Carl Bradley, Extension Plant Pathologist

Nov. 19 — EPA Herbicide Strategy for Protection of Endangered Species. Travis Legleiter, Extension W**d Science

The webinars are open to anyone, regardless of occupation or location. Certified crop advisors will receive one Continuing Education Unit (CEU) in integrated pest management, and Kentucky pesticide applicators will receive one CEU for Category 1a for each webinar.

Online registration is required, and participants may choose which sessions they will attend. Learn more at

Events A variety of meetings and educational opportunities are conducted throughout the year at the UK Research and Education Center. Contact us at (270) 365-7541 for more details. Oct 22 2026 Fall Crop Protection Webinar Series 9am CDT Online Oct 29 2026 Fall Crop Protection Webinar Series 9am CDT....

10/20/2026

Join us for the first installment of the 2026 Fall Crop Protection Webinar Series this Thursday, Oct. 22 at 9 a.m. Marcelo Zimmer, Extension W**d Science, will discuss the biology and management of Johnsongrass in row crops, forages and roadsides. CEU credits will be offered: 1 IPM for CCA and 1 Category 1a for Pesticide Applicators. Register to join the webinar and earn credits at https://ukrec.mgcafe.uky.edu/events. Contact Jason Travis for more information.

10/20/2026

UPDATE: Agriculture Exemption (AE) Number Renewal
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Anyone with an existing Agriculture Tax Exemption number is required to renew by 12/31/2026. You should have received a notice from the KY Department of Revenue that contains a PIN # to create a KY Taxpayer portal. Creating the account is just the first step in the process! Once your account is created, you must still submit an application to renew your number.
We have copies at the office if you want to stop by and pick one up or you can print yourself using the link below.

Paper Renewal Form:

10/20/2026

With CAIP letters getting mailed out/received if you would like to do you education from home and email me the proof that you completed it ([email protected]) I have attached links and the step by step on how to access the online videos (for step 2 type CAIP 2026 instead of CAIP 2025). If you have any issues please email me or call our office 859-289-2312

10/19/2026

Kentucky Farmers: Agricultural Exemption License Renewal Help
Time to renew your Kentucky Agricultural Exemption License?
Join this ONLINE informational session to learn more about the process and how to navigate the Kentucky Department of Revenue’s Agricultural Exemption License Guide.

Today Monday, October 19, 2026 at1:30 PM
Join the online session through Microsoft Teams:
https://teams.microsoft.com/meet/21616087788189?p=NgP8jyytpXU5ZjefjJ

Meeting ID: 216 160 877 881 89
Passcode: CE79Rt3v

10/15/2026

Don't forget Monday October 19th Dr. Lehmkuhler will be coming to speak about cow/calf nutrition. Meal will start around 5:30pm and he will start his presentation at 6pm at the livestock barn.

Please remember that if you signed up for CAIP this year you must have an educational component as well. We only have this and one more scheduled in 2027 for education opportunities. Please plan accordingly so you get yours done!

Call 859-289-2312 or email: [email protected] if you are planning on attending by Monday at 9am

10/12/2026

MARK YOUR CALENDARS! OUR 4-H FALL FESTIVAL & COUNTRY HAM AUCTION IS THIS FRIDAY!!!

Join us for an evening full of food, fun, inflateables, giveaways, and supporting our local 4-H youth!

Come out and enjoy our Fall Festival while helping us celebrate the hard work and dedication of our 4-H members during our Country Ham Auction! These country hams have been carefully cured and prepared by our local 4-H members, and we can't wait for you to see all their hard work pay off!

We'll also have items donated by local businesses and community members to give away along with 3 cured hams!

Bring your family, invite your friends, and come out to support our Nicholas County 4-H youth. Your support helps us continue providing opportunities for our young people to learn, grow, and succeed!

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10/03/2026

KY Center for Agriculture and Rural Development

10/02/2026

10/01/2026

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We hope you’ll join us for an evening filled with food, fun, giveaways, and supporting our local 4-H youth!

Come out and support our 4-H Country Ham Project during our annual Country Ham Auction! Our 4-H members have worked hard throughout the year learning the process of curing and caring for their country hams, and now it’s time to celebrate their hard work!

We’ll have lots of great items donated by local businesses and supporters up for grabs, PLUS we’ll be giving away 3 country hams that were proudly cured and cared for by local 4-H members!

Your support helps our 4-H youth continue to learn, grow, build valuable skills, and take pride in their accomplishments. We’d love to see a great crowd come out and support these young people!

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We can’t wait to see you there!