Franklin County Extension Office

Martin-Gatton College of Agriculture, Food and Environment

All Extension Offices statewide are closed, Monday September 1st.

The Franklin County Extension Office is hiring a facilities manager - https://ukjobs.uky.edu/postings/596445

The Franklin County Extension District Board is seeking proposals from qualified contractors for the site preparation work and assembly required for the construction of an educational greenhouse. For more information click here.

Welcome to the Franklin County Extension Office

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Extension Programs Available in Franklin County

4-H Youth Development

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Agriculture & Natural Resources

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Family & Consumer Sciences

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Horticulture

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Community & Economic Development

Kentucky State University Spotlight

Franklin County Extension Office

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Contact Information

Open Monday through Friday, 8:00am - 4:30pm

Franklin County Cooperative Extension Service

101 Lakeview Ct

Frankfort, KY 40601-8750

Phone: (502) 695-9035

Fax: (502) 695-9309

Email: franklin.ext@uky.edu

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Map of Extension Sponsored Programs

Upcoming Events

College of Agriculture, Food and Environment Lockup

Agriculture & Natural Resources

2025 KADF CAIP Informational meeting

It's Sew Fine flyer

It's Sew Fine Sewing Seminar

CAIP info flyer

County Agricultural Investment Program (CAIP) Application Period

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4-H Youth Development

4-H Achievement Program Work Day

News from Extension

Build better fences: 2025 Kentucky Fall Fencing Schools equip producers with practical skills, modern techniques

Horse owners invited to hands-on Farm and Facilities Expo in Bourbon County Sept. 16

University of Kentucky names Jennifer Hunter Associate Dean for Extension and Director of the Kentucky Cooperative Extension Service

Extension Quick Links

What is Cooperative Extension Extension Field Directory Publications College News Weather Nutrition Education Programs Directions to Our Office County Extension Leadership Report to the People 2024 County Budget Information

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