Livingston County Agriculture and Natural Resources

05/06/2026

Off The Hoof - May 2026

05/01/2026

Livingston County Farmers Market!

TONIGHT! 3:00pm-7:00pm

Fresh, local, and straight from the source just the way it ought to be. Come out and support your local farmers, growers, and makers at the Livingston County Farmers Market!

You’ll find homegrown produce, homemade goods, and friendly faces ready to help you stock your table with the best our community has to offer.

Shop local
Eat fresh
Support your neighbors

Bring the whole family, enjoy the atmosphere, and make it part of your weekly routine. Nothing beats fresh food and good company.

We’ll see you at the market!

05/01/2026

Todays the day! Hope to see everyone tonight at the Livingston County Farmers Market!

04/28/2026

Take the Guesswork Out of Pest Control

If you’ve ever questioned which products actually work or how to use them safely this program is designed for you.

Join us for Home Pesticides 101

Thursday, April 30, 2026
6:00 PM
Livingston County Cooperative Extension Office
803 US 60 East, Smithland, KY

To RSVP: 270-928-2168 (Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM–4:30 PM)
Make informed decisions, get the facts and apply them with confidence.

04/16/2026

MUSHROOMS 101

Still thinking about it? Good news you haven’t missed your chance yet. It’s NOT too late to sign up! or just show up tonight at 6:00pm!

04/08/2026

Curious about mushrooms but not sure where to start? We’ve got you covered!

Join us for Mushrooms 101 and learn the basics of fungi with guest speaker Gracey Moffitt, Extension Agent for Agriculture & Natural Resources with McCracken County Extension. Whether you’re interested in foraging, growing, or just understanding what’s popping up in your yard, this class is a great place to start.

When: Thursday, April 16, 2026
Time: 6:00 PM
Where: Livingston County Cooperative Extension Office
Address: 803 US 60 East, Smithland, KY

Bring your curiosity and maybe a friend who thinks all mushrooms are “just mushrooms.” We’ll fix that real quick.

RSVP or questions? Call 270-928-2168

Don’t miss out on this fun and informative evening!

04/08/2026

SAVE THE DATE! Corn, Soybean & To***co Field Day

04/07/2026

04/07/2026

Fire Blight Alert and Risk Map Overview
Apple and pear trees are at bloom across much of the state. Infection by the fire blight bacterium occurs during bloom, thus, protectant antibiotics should be applied when risk is high.
Risk for infection can be assessed using the Fire Blight Disease Prediction Model. Growers can assess local risk by selecting their county and orchard history. This model incorporates the previous 4 days of weather data plus adds a 7-day forecast for estimating leaf wetness and temperature (thereby estimating risk for bacterial growth and infection). There are 66 Mesonet weather stations throughout Kentucky, thus, weather information for the model is based on data from the closest weather station. A mobile (phone or tablet) friendly version of this site is available at http://weather.uky.edu/dim.html.
Remember that apple and pear trees must be in bloom for predictions to be accurate. The map overview presented here indicates fire blight risk as of April 5, 2026 (Figure 1). According to the current assessment, risk is extreme for most counties across the state. Growers are encouraged to check the model regularly for the most accurate analyses and county-specific forecasts.
Figure 1: Fire blight risk for Kentucky counties as of April 5, 2026.
Additional
Information regarding prevention and management of fire blight can be found in:
• Using Prediction Models to Manage Diseases in Fruit (PPFS-FR-T-07)
• Commercial Fruit Pest Management Guide (ID-232)
• Backyard Apple and Pear Disease, Pest, and Cultural Practices Calendar (PPFS-FR-T-21)
• Fire blight (PPFS-FR-T-12)
• Fire blight of Apple (Video)
• Management of Fire Blight for Organic Commercial Apple Orchards (PPFS-FR-T-31-FF)
By: Nicole Gauthier, Plant Pathology Extension Specialist and Kimberly Leonberger, Plant Pathology Extension Associate

03/31/2026

Take the Guesswork Out of Pest Control

If you’ve ever questioned which products actually work or how to use them safely this program is designed for you.

Join us for Home Pesticides 101

Thursday, April 30, 2026
6:00 PM
Livingston County Cooperative Extension Office
803 US 60 East, Smithland, KY

To RSVP: 270-928-2168 (Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM–4:30 PM)

Make informed decisions, get the facts and apply them with confidence.