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Decision deadline nearing for risk protection programs

The 2012 drought greatly reduced Kentucky corn yields and left many producers wondering whether they have the protection they need in case of another disastrous season.

University of Kentucky College of Agriculture economist Cory Walters said producers can choose between two risk protection programs offered by the U.S. Department of Agriculture - the Direct and Counter-Cyclical Payment Program and the Average Crop Revenue Election.

4-H Calendar

Poultry Club and Explorers
The 4-H Poultry Club and the 4-H Explorers Club will meet 3:30-5 p.m. May 8 at the Extension office.
 
Dog Club, bring dog on leash
The 4-H Dog Club will meet 5:30-6:30 p.m. May 10 at the Extension office. Bring your dog on a leash.
 
Livestock
The 4-H Livestock Club will meet 6 p.m. May 13 at the LaRue County Extension office.
 

Turkey Harvest
LaRue County Beef Producers
Scholarships

Women In Rural Electrification (W.I.R.E.)

Library offers class in Pinterest

 Pinterest? One might ask, what is that? 

ALES students celebrate testing results

Intermediate grade level students and former Abraham Lincoln Elementary School fifth-grade students had much to celebrate on May 1. The group of about 155 students was awarded their proficient and distinguished medallions for their 2011-12 K-Prep testing results.

LCMS students build energy efficient cars
Reduce food waste by planning and recycling

 In 2010, the single largest component of municipal solid waste being sent to landfills was not paper or plastic, aluminum cans or glass, but food waste. Roughly 33 million tons of food wastes were thrown out in 2010. Food waste, which includes uneaten food and food preparation scraps, can be hard on our environment and our wallets. 

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