Laurel County Extension Service

06/13/2026

💙 Meet Cheryl Owens! 💙

Today we're highlighting Cheryl Owens, our Nutrition Education Program Senior at the Laurel County Cooperative Extension Service!

Here are a few fun facts about Cheryl:
📚 She chooses books over movies.
🎶 One of her favorite songs is "If I Can Dream."
🍫 She can’t live without chocolate cake, gravy, and biscuits.
👵 Her happy place is anywhere her grandchildren are.
🎤 Her favorite celebrity is Elvis Presley.

Cheryl’s passion for nutrition education and her commitment to helping others make healthy choices have made a lasting impact throughout our community. We are thankful for her dedication and the care she brings to everything she does.

Help us celebrate Cheryl by leaving her a kind message in the comments! ❤️

06/12/2026

A huge thank you to the Laurel County Cattlemen's Association for providing and making 500 hot dogs for our 4-H Camp! Your generosity and support helped make the day special for all of the campers.

We also want to give a special shoutout to Jasmine and Carrie, who did all the hard work behind the scenes to make it happen. From preparation to serving, they kept everything running smoothly and made sure everyone was fed with a smile.

We appreciate all of your time, effort, and dedication to supporting our youth and our community. Thank you for helping make 4-H Camp a success! 🌭🍀👏

06/11/2026

Check out Steve Mobley's interview on the local station, The Light of London. He talks about the Master Gardener program and the upcoming Laurel County Fair/Ag Fair.

06/08/2026

Join Steve Mobley Live The Light of London tomorrow at 11am.

🌼 Join Steve Mobley LIVE! 🌼

Mark your calendars for Tuesday, June 9th at 11:00 AM for a special LIVE conversation with Steve Mobley!

Steve will be sharing exciting updates about the upcoming Ag Fair, including what attendees can expect, featured activities, and opportunities to get involved in this year's event. 🌱🚜

He'll also discuss the Master Gardener Program launching this fall, covering program highlights, educational opportunities, and how gardening enthusiasts can participate and expand their horticultural knowledge. 🌻🌿

Whether you're passionate about agriculture, gardening, or community events, this is a great opportunity to learn what's coming up and get your questions answered live.

📅 Tuesday, June 9th
⏰ 11:00 AM
📍 Live on Facebook The Light of London

06/06/2026

💖 Meet Tonya Swanner! 💖

This week, we're shining the spotlight on one of our amazing team members, Tonya Swanner, Extension Staff Assistant at the Laurel County Cooperative Extension Service!

A few fun facts about Tonya:
🏡 She loves being at home.
☕ She can’t live without coffee.
🍽️ She’ll take dinner over breakfast any day.
👩‍👧‍👦 Her favorite things are her kiddos.
🚗 One of her biggest pet peeves is when people misuse handicap parking spaces.

Tonya’s dedication, kindness, and positive attitude make her a valued part of our Extension family. We’re grateful for all she does to serve our community each day!

Help us show Tonya some appreciation in the comments below! ❤️

05/31/2026

🌾 Meet Glenn Williams! 🌾

Say hello to Glenn, our Agriculture and Natural Resource Agent at the Laurel County Cooperative Extension Service!

Glenn is a nature lover through and through — his happy place is in the woods hunting, and he’d pick the beach over the city any day. 🦌🌲🌊 He’s also a big fan of breakfast foods, ice cream, and has watched every episode of Yellowstone! 🍳🍦📺

We’re grateful for Glenn’s dedication to agriculture and serving our community every day. Help us give him a warm shoutout in the comments! 💙🌱

05/23/2026

✨ Meet Elizabeth Easley! ✨
We’re excited to spotlight one of the amazing faces behind the Laurel County Cooperative Extension Service team!
Elizabeth is a proud “4-H Agent” with a love for reading, relaxing weekends, tacos, and all things cats 🐱🌮📚 Her favorite book series is Vlademort by Mercedes Lackey, and if she could travel anywhere, she’d choose Asia over Europe!
When she’s not working with youth and the community, you’ll probably find her curled up with a good book and enjoying some well-deserved downtime.
Help us show Elizabeth some love in the comments! 💚🍀

05/22/2026

All Extension offices will be closed Monday, 25th. We will reopen on Tuesday, May 26th.

05/19/2026

Join Lora later this morning on FB live.

🎙📚 FB Live event TOMORROW at 11am! 📚🎙 Join Lora Davidson, our Family Consumer Science Agent, as she shares all the exciting details about the upcoming Story Book Walk happening May 29th from 10 AM – 2 PM

Be sure to tune in:
📱 The Light of London
📻 A radio interview highlighting the event, activities, and family fun planned for the day!

Learn how the Story Book Walk encourages reading, family engagement, and community connection in a fun and interactive way. We’re excited to spread the word and hope to see everyone there!✨

05/14/2026

Southeastern KY Beekeeper Meeting
Mau 21st 6pm at the Laurel County Extension office.