Hardin County Cooperative Extension Service

Hardin County Cooperative Extension Service Kentucky Cooperative Extension is the educational resource for all Kentuckians that serves as a cata

Kentucky’s two land grant universities, the University of Kentucky and Kentucky State University, serve as partners in conducting educational programs through Cooperative Extension. The program delivery process involves Extension faculty, county agents, advisory council members, volunteer leaders and the general public

Did you know that there is a vegetable called a potato onion that you can grow? Join the webinar for answers to what th...
09/05/2026

Did you know that there is a vegetable called a potato onion that you can grow? Join the webinar for answers to what this mystery vegetable is and growing tips to maximize your harvest!

Grab your gardening questions and join us online! http://tinyurl.com/UKhwwSept26

The Hardin County Extension Service parking lot will be closed to all vehicles on September 5th and 6th.
09/05/2026

The Hardin County Extension Service parking lot will be closed to all vehicles on September 5th and 6th.

Four Webinars. So Many Ways to Grow Smarter! Ready to dig into some new gardening knowledge? Our upcoming webinars cover...
09/02/2026

Four Webinars. So Many Ways to Grow Smarter!
Ready to dig into some new gardening knowledge? Our upcoming webinars cover everything from backyard basics to some seriously fun growing experiments!

Join us online for these upcoming webinars! http://tinyurl.com/UKhwwSept26

Growing Potato Onions – Learn how to grow these interesting onions and enjoy a bountiful harvest.

Basic Soil Science – Get down and dirty with the basics of soil and discover what’s really happening beneath your plants!

Alternatives to Grass in Shade – Tired of battling a shady lawn? Explore beautiful, practical plants that thrive where grass struggles.

Cotton Pickin' Kentuckian in the Peanut Gallery – Think peanuts and cotton only belong in the South? Think again! Learn how these unique crops can be grown in your garden.

There’s something for every gardener—whether you’re growing food, improving your soil, solving shady lawn problems, or trying something completely new!

Learn something new, get inspired, and grow with us!

📅 SAVE THE DATE! ♻️Our Rinse & Return Plastic Pesticide Recycling Program is coming up!📆 Wednesday, September 30, 2026⏰ ...
09/02/2026

📅 SAVE THE DATE! ♻️
Our Rinse & Return Plastic Pesticide Recycling Program is coming up!
📆 Wednesday, September 30, 2026
⏰ 9:00 AM–12:00 PM EST
📍 Hardin County Extension Office
Plastic pesticide containers up to 5 gallons that are properly rinsed and prepared will be accepted. Free and open to all Hardin County residents!
Mark your calendar and help us Rinse, Return & Recycle! 🌱♻️

Kentucky 4-H enrollment is going digital! 💻🍀Starting today, September 1, families will use 4-H Online to enroll youth me...
09/01/2026

Kentucky 4-H enrollment is going digital! 💻🍀

Starting today, September 1, families will use 4-H Online to enroll youth members and register for county and state 4-H opportunities.

Getting started is easy:

1️⃣ Manage the whole family from one account
2️⃣ Explore local and statewide opportunities
3️⃣Register for clubs, camps, events, and more

Ready to get started?
🔗 Enroll on 4-H Online: https://4-h.mgcafe.uky.edu/4honline

New families will select sign up and follow the prompts to make an account.

Returning families will select sign-in using the email you provided your county office in the past and select reset password to access your account. If you are unsure of this email contact Emily ([email protected] or 270-765-4121), and she will help you out!

ONLY ONE MONTH LEFT TO APPLY!!!We are starting a NEW CLASS of MASTER GARDENERS!!! Applications are available at the Hard...
08/31/2026

ONLY ONE MONTH LEFT TO APPLY!!!

We are starting a NEW CLASS of MASTER GARDENERS!!! Applications are available at the Hardin County (KY) Extension Office.

Applications are due by Sept 30th. Cost is $125

Classes are on Thursday nights, 5:30 to 8:30 pm ET, starting on October 15, 2026, and ending March 25, 2027.

Call the office @ 270.765.4121 to get the application! or go here: https://extension.mgcafe.uky.edu/hardin/horticulture

Clovers In Action (CIA) is a brand-new 4-H Community Club designed for kids who want to explore all that 4-H has to offe...
08/29/2026

Clovers In Action (CIA) is a brand-new 4-H Community Club designed for kids who want to explore all that 4-H has to offer, try new things, build confidence, serve their community, and have a LOT of fun along the way!

Throughout the club year, we’ll explore a little bit of EVERYTHING! 🙌

✨ Kids will learn about:
🗳️ How to run for an election & how to vote
🎤 How to write and give a speech
💰 Financial literacy
🍳 Cooking
🌱 Gardening
✉️ How to write a letter
💌 How to make an invitation
🤝 What it means to be a community servant
…and more!

But we won’t just learn about these skills—we’ll put them into action! 💪

Many of our meetings will help prepare members for 4-H contests that connect directly to what we’re learning, including:
🎤 Speech & Demonstration Contest
🐷 Piggy Bank Contest
✍️ Written Communications Contest
…and MORE!

❤️ Giving back will also be a big part of CIA! Members will have several opportunities throughout the year to participate in community service projects and learn how they can make a difference right here in their community.

And we’re already planning a fun way to wrap up our club year! 🎉 In June, we’ll take a trip to Lincoln’s Birthplace to explore some local history and celebrate everything our members have learned throughout the year.

If your child is curious about 4-H but isn’t sure which direction they want to go, Clovers In Action is the place to start! 🍀
Come learn. Come explore. Come serve. Come compete.
Come put your clovers in action! 🍀💚

Meetings will be 1st Thursday of every month- except September
4:30pm-6:00pm

September 17th
October 3rd
November 5th
December 3rd
January 7th
February 4th
March 4th
April 1st
May 6th

Hardin County Cooperative Extension Service
111 Opportunity Way,
Elizabethtown, KY 42701

Please register at the link below:
https://uky.az1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_9RHuEB3dI9tZSTQ

Lady beetles: tiny bugs, BIG garden helpers!They’re cute, colorful, and hungry for garden pests! Join us for our Lady Be...
08/28/2026

Lady beetles: tiny bugs, BIG garden helpers!

They’re cute, colorful, and hungry for garden pests! Join us for our Lady Beetles webinar and discover these fascinating little predators, learn how to identify them, and find out why you’ll want to welcome them into your garden. 🌿🐞

Come learn more about these pint-sized garden superheroes!

We are starting a NEW CLASS of MASTER GARDENERS!!! Applications are available at the Hardin County (KY) Extension Office...
08/28/2026

We are starting a NEW CLASS of MASTER GARDENERS!!! Applications are available at the Hardin County (KY) Extension Office.

Applications are due by Sept 30th. Cost is $125

Classes are on Thursday nights, 5:30 to 8:30 pm ET, starting on October 15, 2026, and ending March 25, 2027.

Call the office @ 270.765.4121 to get the application! or go here: https://extension.mgcafe.uky.edu/hardin/horticulture

Address

111 Opportunity Way
Elizabethtown, KY
42701

Opening Hours

Monday 8am - 4:30pm
Tuesday 8am - 4:30pm
Wednesday 8am - 4:30pm
Thursday 8am - 4:30pm
Friday 8am - 4:30pm

Telephone

+12707654121

Website

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