McCreary County Extension

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What a buzz-worthy day! 🐝The McCreary County Big South Fork Beekeepers hosted the McCreary County 4-H Junior Beekeepers ...
06/05/2026

What a buzz-worthy day! 🐝
The McCreary County Big South Fork Beekeepers hosted the McCreary County 4-H Junior Beekeepers for a sweet day of learning and fun! The group got a firsthand look inside a relocated swarm hive, searched for brood, and played the always-exciting game of "Where's the Queen?" 👑🐝.
Along the way, we talked all about bees, their fascinating habits, and some of their quirky behaviors. After working up an appetite, everyone enjoyed a delicious BBQ hot dog lunch and plenty of bee-themed conversation.
A huge thank you to Becky & Paul Hintzmann, Jeanette & Paul McCreight, and the Big South Fork Beekeepers for sharing their knowledge, hospitality, and love of beekeeping with our young beekeepers. We had a bee-rilliant time and can't wait to do it again! 🍯🐝💛

So proud of our McCreary delegates! 🍀
06/05/2026

So proud of our McCreary delegates! 🍀

McCreary County Extension recently hosted a Beginner's Hand Embroidery Class, and let's just say the turnout was sew mu...
06/04/2026

McCreary County Extension recently hosted a Beginner's Hand Embroidery Class, and let's just say the turnout was sew much better than we could have imagined! Participants learned the basics of stitching while enjoying great company and plenty of laughs. A huge thank you to Debbie and Joy from Wayne County Extension for sharing their talents, patience, and expertise. Thanks to their guidance, everyone left with new skills, and only a few tangled threads along the way!

Turning small spaces into great gardens! Contact your McCreary County Extension office for help on how to start your own...
06/03/2026

Turning small spaces into great gardens!

Contact your McCreary County Extension office for help on how to start your own container garden.

🍀4-H Country Hams are shucked, washed, & rehung for their summer sweat, we'll see them again in August, just in time for...
05/30/2026

🍀4-H Country Hams are shucked, washed, & rehung for their summer sweat, we'll see them again in August, just in time for the fair! 🎡

Choosing the right cultivar for your location prevents many common lawn problems! Unsure which grass is best for your sp...
05/29/2026

Choosing the right cultivar for your location prevents many common lawn problems!

Unsure which grass is best for your specific lawn? Contact the McCreary County Extension office for a soil test and expert recommendation! 606-376-2524

📣 Our 2026 Fair Project Catalog is now available!Adult and youth entries are welcome, and we will begin accepting fair e...
05/29/2026

📣 Our 2026 Fair Project Catalog is now available!

Adult and youth entries are welcome, and we will begin accepting fair entries on July 13 at the McCreary County Extension Office.

Please note: There is currently no 2026 McCreary County Fair scheduled. This exhibit and show will determine eligibility for the Kentucky State Fair in August.

Be sure to check out the catalog and start planning your entries! 🏆

Check out this Real Estate Flyer designed by Jessica Musgrove.

They do the work...4-H Carpenters DIY Lazy Susans 🍀🪚🪛We introduced a new power tool this evening...the router. Routers u...
05/28/2026

They do the work...4-H Carpenters DIY Lazy Susans 🍀🪚🪛
We introduced a new power tool this evening...the router. Routers use a high-speed spinning bit that adds a decorative edge to wood projects. After using the jigsaw to cut the top piece of their project, participants then put a beveled edge on it using the router. After sanding, they attached a 360° ball bearing swivel plate to their base, connecting top & bottom. These projects are perfect for spice racks, rotating center pieces & much more.
Second part of this class will be held at a later date.

Farm to Fork Garden Club members worked hard last night planting their final raised bed with tomatoes, lettuce, marigold...
05/28/2026

Farm to Fork Garden Club members worked hard last night planting their final raised bed with tomatoes, lettuce, marigolds, nasturtiums, and cilantro, while also fertilizing the garden to keep it growing strong. Other than a little help watering between meetings, this garden is completely the result of their own hard work. They can’t wait to enjoy the fruits of their labor! 🍅🥒🌼

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Whitley City, KY

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