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Floyd County Cooperative Extension Service

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4-H Youth Development

The 4-H/Youth Development program creates opportunities and supportive environments for youth and adults to become capable, competent and caring citizens. The emphasis is on "hands-on" learning that focuses on the youth's area of interest. Programs are conducted with the help of parents, adult volunteer leaders and professional staff who organize educational experiences. Youth participate in organized 4-H clubs, special interest and project groups, 4-H school enrichment programs, 4-H camp and other special activities. Nelson, 4-H Youth Development Agent
[email protected] (606) 886-2668

Agriculture & Natural Resources

What comes to mind when you think of Agriculture in the Mountains? Many people immediately form images in their minds of working long hours in small garden plots filled with vegetables ready for canning. Some would recall taking fresh picked apples to market on a crisp September morning. Others may think of the old hayloft where the many bales of hay were “put up” during the hot summer months in preparation for the long winter ahead. Still others would recall memories of tobacco patches and cornfields. No matter what you think of when you recall you favorite memory, most would agree that agriculture has played an important role in Floyd County ’s past and will continue to play a large role in our future. Community & Economic Development

The Community and Economic Development program helps communities resolve locally determined problems with objective information and educational assistance. The program also develops community leadership potential and assists communities determine long-range programs of action on such issues as economic development, community services, community planning and visioning, land use, and community resource management. Family & Consumer Sciences

The goal of the Family & Consumer Sciences Program is to improve the quality of life for individuals and families. We address the challenges of critical issues affecting people's daily lives in a changing environment. Programs focus on economic, social and physical well-being of our clients. We strengthen personal and family relationships, encourage healthful choices, and identify resources to extend income. Expanded Food & Nutrition Education Program

The Expanded Food and Nutrition Education Program is administered by the University of Kentucky Cooperative Extension Service, and target low income families and individuals with nutrition education. The goal of this program is to educate limited resource families with young children and Food Stamp clientele to plan nutritious meals on a limited budget, acquire safe food handling practices, improve food preparation skills and change behavior necessary to have a healthy lifestyle.

10/30/2026

For those who asked who made what pumpkin. Here are the other entries.

10/30/2026

🎃🏆 WE HAVE A WINNER! 🏆🎃

A big round of applause for Pumpkin #2 - Stranger Things, with 166 votes, the winner of our Pumpkin Decorating Contest! Our one and only Family & Consumer Sciences Agent, Andi Slone!! 👻🧡

Thank you to everyone who voted and helped make our contest a fun way to show off the creativity of our Floyd County Extension Office staff! 🎨🎃

Congratulations to our Pumpkin Decorating Champion! 🏆🍂 We hope you enjoy your bragging rights until next year! 😉🎃

HAPPY HALLOWEEN!!! 🎃

10/28/2026

Something creepy is lurking in the woods! Join us for a special Halloween edition of From the Woods Today as we take a closer look at some of the strange, spooky, and fascinating things hiding in our forests. Dr. Jonathan Larson, UK Department of Entomology, introduces us to the eerily named deathwatch beetle and the creepy folklore behind the mysterious tapping sounds that gave them their name.

Also on tap...Dr. Ellen Crocker, UK Department of Forestry and Natural Resources - Extension, digs into the weird and creepy world of fungi. From unusual shapes and colors to fungi that seem right at home in a Halloween tale, these fungi show just how wonderfully weird the forest floor can be.

Click here to watch live today at 11:00am. https://uky.zoom.us/j/92172044126

10/26/2026

More than 700 elementary students from local schools in Eastern Kentucky recently attended the popular Youth Science Day at the University of Kentucky Robinson Center, part of the Martin-Gatton College of Agriculture, Food and Environment.

Facilitated by UK Cooperative Extension Service agents, community members and staff at the Robinson Center, Youth Science Day gave elementary students the unique opportunity to learn about the power of science in agriculture at many interactive learning stations. Wagon tours were also available to the Wood Utilization Center and other parts of the Robinson Research Farm to learn about Kentucky’s woodlands and ongoing research with cattle, forages, soybeans and more.

More than 700 elementary students from across Eastern Kentucky gath...

10/26/2026

Starting October 30th the Farmer's Market will be at ARH Highlands Regional Medical Center every Friday through November and December with the exception of the holidays.

Also, ATTENTION SENIOR VOUCHER RECIPIENTS this Friday, October 30th will be the last day to redeem your vouchers for produce. The Farmer's Market will be available at Highlands ARH hospital until 2:00pm.

10/21/2026

As Halloween creeps closer, things that go flutter in the night often get a bad reputation. Bats are featured in spooky stories, haunted houses, and Halloween decorations, but these creatures are far more fascinating than frightening! Join Dr. John Cox, UK Forestry and Natural Resources, as he shares the important role bats play and helps us discover why they deserve a place in our forests, not just in our Halloween decorations.

Also on tap...Trees are an important part of our culture. They are also part of many myths, legends, and folklore. Join Frannie Preston, UK Forestry and Natural Resources - Extension, as she explores fascinating stories about trees from around the globe and right here in Kentucky and helps us learn how trees have rooted themselves not only in our forests, but also in our stories.

Click here to watch live today at 11:00am. https://uky.zoom.us/j/92172044126

10/19/2026

🎃👻 It’s Pumpkin Contest Time! 👻🎃

The Floyd County Extension Office staff have been busy showing off their creativity with a little friendly pumpkin decorating competition! 🎨🧡

Now we need YOUR HELP picking a winner! 🏆

🎃 Take a look at all of our pumpkin creations!

❤️ LIKE the photo of your FAVORITE pumpkin to cast your vote! Or, if you are in the office you can cast your vote in the front office. Voting will end on October 30th at 1:00pm.

🏆 The pumpkin with the MOST likes will be crowned our Pumpkin Decorating Champion!

Let’s show our Extension staff some love and see who takes home the bragging rights! 🎃👻

10/15/2026

Save the Date. Floyd County will be attending
4-H Camp July 19-22, 2027

10/14/2026

Just in time for the spooky season, join us on From the Woods Today as Dr. DJ McNeil, UK Forestry and Natural Resources, takes us into the fascinating world of spooky birds. Learn about the haunting calls of whip-poor-wills and the silent flight of owls that have inspired myths, legends, and spooky stories for generations.

Also on tap...Bush honeysuckle is one of Kentucky's most troublesome invasive plants, crowding out natives and altering woodlands. Join Dr. Ellen Crocker, UK Forestry and Natural Resources - Extension, to learn how to identify this invasive shrub, understand its impacts on forests and landscapes, explore effective control options, and how it spreads so aggressively.

Click here to watch live today at 11:00am. https://uky.zoom.us/j/92172044126

10/13/2026

4-H Teen Council meeting will be tonight October 13 from 5:30-7:00 here at the Floyd County Extension Office. This is for 7th-12th grade students.

Address

3490 Ky Route 321
Prestonsburg, KY
41653

Opening Hours

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

Telephone

+16068862668

Website

http://floyd.ca.uky.edu/

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