MANCHESTER, KY (September 7, 2021) - Clay County Cooperative Extension Service upcoming programs for September, 2021.
- 4-H Project Go: Desert Dish Garden
Each month, a new 4-H Project Go bag and video will be released that corresponds with the project! The month of September, youth will make a desert dish garden project! Limited spots are available, and you must call to register at 598-2789. FREE & open to all youth ages 5-18. Pick up September 7-10th at the Clay County Extension Office.
- 4-H Cooking Kits: kits can be picked up September 13-17th at the Clay County Extension Office from 8 am – 4 pm. FREE & open to all youth ages 5-18. Youth will receive a mixing bowl, spoon & pancake mix. You must call 598-2789 to register.
- Clay County will have a 2021 CAIP Cost-share Program
Clay County Ag Development Council, Kentucky Ketch and KOAP (KY Office of Ag Policy) are partnering together to have a County Agricultural Investment Program (CAIP) cost-share program. Several guidelines have changed since the last time CAIP ran in Clay County, but we will have an informational meeting to discuss these changes at 6 PM on September 14, 2021 at the EXCEL Building (beside McDonald’s). Kentucky Ketch will begin taking applications for the 2021 CAIP in mid-September. Additionally, participants who come to the CAIP information meeting (and sign in) will receive additional points on their application. Please plan on joining us that evening for more information
- Clay County Extension Service to Offer Free Hay Sampling Until September 24
Forage sampling and analysis is the best way to determine the nutritional content and quality of hay. As part of the 2021 East Kentucky Annual Hay Contest, free hay/haylage sampling is available through the Clay County Ag & Natural Resources program in conjunction with UK Ag Extension Forages specialists.
The deadline to request testing is Friday, September 17. Ration balancing will also be available for beef, equine, and goat enterprises at no charge. Information from your hay analysis can reduce feed costs, increase animal performance, and provide information to improve forage stands.
If you are interested in submitting hay/haylage samples for testing – either for just personal use and/or the contest – please contact the office at 606-598-2789 or to schedule an appointment for sampling.
- 4-H Rabbit Club Meeting
Our next Rabbit Club meeting will be September 23rd at the Clay County Extension Office beginning at 4:00 pm. Please call the Extension Office at 598-2789 to register. FREE & open to all youth ages 8-18. You do not have to own a rabbit to attend.
- 4-H Youth Art Kits can be picked September 27th-30th at the Clay County Extension Office from 8 am – 4 pm. FREE to all youth Ages: 5-18. You must call 598-2789 to register by 9/22. Note: Youth will receive a kit with art supplies and URL code to access painting video.
- 4-H Teen Club Meeting
Join us as we have our first club meeting of the year. This club is FREE & open to middle and high school students. Leadership, community service opportunities, games and much more will take place! Remember to invite a friend! We will meet September 28th at 4:30 pm at the Extension Office. You must call to register at 598-2789.
- 2021-2022 Kentucky 4-H Virtual Statewide Clubs and Project Groups! The deadline for registration is October 1stat 12 p.m. ET.This year will have the following clubs and project groups: Horse Independent Project Group, Ukulele Club, Middle School Leadership Club, PoSTEMbilities, Bake-A-Long. Contact the Clay County Extension Office for more information at 598-2789!
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