Jessamine County Cooperative Extension Office

10/14/2026

WE ARE FULL!!

WE ARE FULL!!!! Join us on Oct 22nd, 6:30 pm at the Marcus Theaters at Brannon Crossing for the showing of an important documentary "World without Cows" There is no cost but you must rsvp by calling the Jessamine County Cooperative Extension Office at 859-885-4811 if you want to attend.

09/28/2026

Learn about Water Quality and Conservation in your own backyard. Join us on Oct 8th at 6:00 pm at the Jessamine County Cooperative Extension Office to convert a 55 gallon food grade barrel into a working Rain Barrel. Cost is free but you must preregister by calling 859-885-4811.

09/16/2026

The Jessamine County Ag Tour will be Friday, Sept 25th. Bus will depart from the Jessamine Co Extension Office at 8:30 am. Stops include the Tyler Berry Farm, Fieldstone Farm and Apiary, Miller Beef Cattle Farm where lunch will be served, Taylor Made Equine Farm, Henkle Herbs and Heirlooms, and1922 House Winery. Bus will then return to the Extension Office around 4:30pm. Cost is free but Please call 859-885-4811 to reserve your spot as space is limited.

09/11/2026

There is still time to sign up for the Jessamine Co Hay Production farm visit and educational meeting on Sept. 15th. Please call the Extension office by Monday if you plan to attend.

The Jessamine County Extension Office will be hosting a Hay Production educational program on Tuesday, September 15th starting at 5:15 pm.
The training will start with a visit to Dr. Tim Twehues farm at 6325 Danville Rd., Nicholasville. Please gather at the barn with the US fl ag, that is beside South Hwy 27, at 5:15 pm for an informal conversation with Dr. Twehues on his hay production for sale and use in his beef herd. He will be sharing ideas for maximizing hay production, quality, and marketing.
The farm visit will be followed by a light dinner at the Extension Office and a Hay Production presentation by Dr. Ray Smith, UK Forage Extension Specialist. He will be discussing strategies for maximizing hay production and quality on your farm.
This training will meet the educational requirements for the County Ag. Investment (CAIP) Cost-Share Program. Please register by calling the Extension Office by Friday, September 11 to reserve a spot.

09/04/2026

All Extension offices statewide are closed. We will reopen on September 8th, 2026

09/01/2026

Join us on Thursday, Sept 3rd for the 4-H & FFA Investment in Youth Livestock and Ham Sale. Sale will begin at 6:30 pm at the Livestock Barn. Farm Bureau will have a customer appreciation dinner at the Fairground Pavilion beginning at 6:00 pm. Come support our Young 4-Hers.

07/09/2026

Jessamine County Hearth and Home exhibits at the 2026 Jessamine County Fair

07/09/2026

Come on by and see all the blue ribbon 4-H Exhibits at the Jessamine Co Fair

06/18/2026

The Jessamine County Fair is July 6-11, 2026. Catagories for Hearth and Home, 4-H and Floriculture can be found here https://jessaminefair.org/event/entries-accepted-for-hearth-home-floriculture-4-h/

06/15/2026

The Jessamine County FFA Alumni is offering the CAIP Grant Cost Share program again. There will be an informational meeting at the JCTC on June 16th at 6:30. Application will be available for pick up at that meeting and then at the Extension Office until July 7th. There will be 11 investment areas available for cost share. If you have any questions you can call 859-885-4811.

The Jessamine County FFA Alumni is offering the CAIP Grant Cost Share program again. There will be an informational meeting at the JCTC on June 16th at 6:30. Application will be available for pick up at that meeting and then at the Extension Office until July 7th. If you have any questions you can call 859-885-4811.