Agriculture & Natural Resources

Our program provides education, training and technical assistance to individuals and businesses concerned with profitable agriculture.

What Is Agriculture and Natural Resources?

Agriculture and Natural Resources (ANR) is a program area of the Kentucky Cooperative Extension Service. Extension ANR programs are part of the outreach program of the University Of Kentucky College Of Agriculture. We provide informal education in agricultural production and environmental stewardship.

Departmental specialists, researchers, and county agents develop and implement ANR programs. In addition to production agriculture, a small staff of Extension Associates provides focused assistance to state and county staff on interdisciplinary and critical-need programs. These programs may deal with the interface between production agriculture and environmental stewardship. Associates also address the relationship between farmers and non-farm rural and urban citizens. Our programs make a difference in the lives of millions of Kentuckians through research-based education.

Working with our other land grant partner, Kentucky State University, we extend the resources of the University to the people in their local communities. County agents serve as the link between people in every Kentucky county and experts in the universities. They coordinate and provide educational programs for the public through meetings and workshops, field days, personal communications, and web or satellite broadcasts. Agents also provide publications, newsletters, computer programs, videos, and other educational materials.

Additional Information

Extension Disaster Preparedness and Recovery Ag Weather Agriculture and Natural Resources Publications Horticulture Publications County Agriculture Investment Program (CAIP) Trainings Farm City Field Day 2025 FREE Soil Coupon- January - April KSU Mobile Processing Unit Training Form 2025 Resources for flood Franklin County Fair 2025 Derby Showcase- Dairy Sale New Farmer Guide

ANR Articles

Baleage: Frequently Asked Questions

Catalog

NCA Classification

News Release

https://franklin.ca.uky.edu/avian-flu-resources

County Agricultural Investment Program (CAIP)

See below for the eligible investment areas. Application period is August 30, 2024 - September, 20,2024.

The 2024 Application Period has ended.

CAIP Investment flyer

Application: 2024 Producer Application

Eligible Investment Areas

Agricultural Diversification AgTech & Leadership Development Large Animal Small Animal Beef Sire Selection for Cattle Genetic Improvement On-Farm Energy Farm Infrastructure Fencing & On-Farm Water Forage & Grain Improvement Forage & Grain Investment Area Seed List Poultry & Other Fowl Value-Added & Marketing Innovative Agricultural Systems

Events

Navigating Trauma After a Natural Disaster

Thu, Aug 28 2025, 10am - 12pm Boyle County Cooperative Extension Office

This free educational session will explore how trauma can affect individuals and communities following natural disasters and other significant losses. Participants will learn practical strategies for recognizing trauma, coping effectively, and supporting others in recovery.
📞 RSVP by August 25th — Call 502-695-9035 to register.

Extension Agent for Horticulture

Sat, Aug 30 2025, All day

The Franklin County Extension Office is hiring an Extension Agent for Horticulture. Applications are due August 30th. Click register now to access the job posting.
https://ukjobs.uky.edu/postings/592720

Franklin County Extension District Board Meeting

Tue, Oct 14 2025, 12 - 2pm Franklin County Cooperative Extension Office

There will be a Franklin County Extension District Board meeting Tuesday, October 14th at 12pm.

Keenan R. Bishop

Extension Agent, Agriculture and Natural Resources

(502) 695-9035 kbishop@uky.edu Franklin County Extension Office 101 Lakeview Drive, Frankfort, Kentucky 40601-8750

College Resources

Contact Information

Search the Martin-Gatton College of Agriculture, Food and Environment