Agriculture & Natural Resources/Horticulture

Agriculture & Natural Resources/Horticulture

Agriculture & Natural Resources

ANR Extension is part of the outreach program of the Kentucky Cooperative Extension Service and the University of Kentucky College of Agriculture, Food and Environment. We provide informal education in agricultural production, environmental stewardship and Horticulture practices.

What Is Agriculture and Natural Resources?

Agriculture and Natural Resources (ANR) is a program area of the Kentucky Cooperative Extension Service. Extension ANR programs are part of the outreach program of the University Of Kentucky College Of Agriculture. We provide informal education in agricultural production and environmental stewardship.   

Departmental specialists, researchers, and county agents develop and implement ANR programs. In addition to production agriculture, a small staff of Extension Associates provides focused assistance to state and county staff on interdisciplinary and critical-need programs. These programs may deal with the interface between production agriculture and environmental stewardship. Associates also address the relationship between farmers and non-farm rural and urban citizens. Our programs make a difference in the lives of millions of Kentuckians through research-based education.

Working with our other land grant partner, Kentucky State University, we extend the resources of the University to the people in their local communities. County agents serve as the link between people in every Kentucky county and experts in the universities. They coordinate and provide educational programs for the public through meetings and workshops, field days, personal communications, and web or satellite broadcasts. Agents also provide publications, newsletters, computer programs, videos, and other educational materials.

 


 

Tracie Goodman

Extension Agent, Agriculture and Natural Resources, 4-H Youth Development

(606) 376-2524 tracie.goodman@uky.edu McCreary County Extension Office 141 College Street, Whitley City, Kentucky 42653-0278

Events

McCreary Cattlemen's Association

- McCreary County Extension

McCreary Cattlemen's Association meetings cover a variety of educational topics applicable to local farmers. Membership applications located at the McCreary County Extension Office or online at https://www.kycattle.org/.

Produce Best Practices Training

- McCreary County Extension Office

Produce Best Practices Training

Digging In- Beginning Gardening: Methods & Styles

- McCreary County Extension

Are you new to gardening, or do you want to learn more about different gardening methods and styles?

Grow Appalachia 2025

- Scott Christian Care Center

Grow Appalachia 2025 Meeting Schedules

Get Healthy McCreary- Beginner's Hiking Group

- McCreary County Extension

Enjoy hiking but don't want to go alone? Join us for beginner-friendly group hikes starting in March!

McCreary County Fair Entry Dates

- McCreary County Extension Office

McCreary County Fair

Grow Appalachia 2025

- Scott Christian Care Center

Grow Appalachia 2025 Meeting Schedules

Get Healthy McCreary- Beginner's Hiking Group

- McCreary County Extension

Enjoy hiking but don't want to go alone? Join us for beginner-friendly group hikes starting in March!

Grow Appalachia 2025

- Scott Christian Care Center

Grow Appalachia 2025 Meeting Schedules

Grow Appalachia 2025

- Scott Christian Care Center

Grow Appalachia 2025 Meeting Schedules

Contact Information

141 College St. | P.O. Box 278 Whitley City, KY 42653-0278

(606) 376-2524

mccreary.ext@uky.edu