McCreary County Extension Office

Martin-Gatton College of Agriculture, Food and Environment

Welcome to the McCreary County Extension Office.

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Extension Programs Available in McCreary County

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4-H Youth Development

Agriculture & Natural Resources

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Family & Consumer Sciences

Community & Economic Development

McCreary County Extension Office

McCreary County Office Sign

Contact Information

Open Monday through Friday, 8:00am - 4:30pm

Closed daily for lunch from 12:00pm - 1:00pm

141 College St
Whitley City, KY 42653
Phone: (606) 376-2524
Fax: (606) 376-9633
Email: mccreary.ext@uky.edu

Extension District Board Meetings

The McCreary County Extension District Board meets on the second Monday of January, March, May, August, and October at 5:30PM EST at the McCreary County Extension Office. District board meetings are open to the public.

Upcoming Events

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Agriculture & Natural Resources

Summer Sausage Workshop

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McCreary Jr. Cattlemen's Association

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Forage Testing & Nutrition

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4-H Youth Development

McCreary Jr. Cattlemen's Association

News from Extension

Kentucky Invasive Plant Conference to address threats and innovations in plant management

“Being a good neighbor”: UK Robinson Center Field Day Week connects generations to agriculture

Kentucky Beef Conference to address industry challenges and future innovations

Extension Quick Links

What is Cooperative Extension Extension Field Directory Publications College News Weather Nutrition Education Programs Directions to Our Office County Extension Leadership Report to the People 2024

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Do you have a question for one of the Kentucky County Cooperative Extension Agents or Extension Subject Matter Specialists?

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