Amanda Sears
As always, several from Madison County were recognized for their contributions to agriculture by several different organizations. The award recipients are pictured, from left: Madison County Conservation District Conservationist Award: Big Hill Christian Church; Richmond Kiwanis Club Jackson Taylor Service to Agriculture Award: Dr. Steve Black; Berea Kiwanis Club Distinguished Person Award: Megan Shearer; Bluegrass Energy Madison County Farmer of the Year: William W. Maupin;Berea Chamber of Commerce Agriculture Award: Kevin Anderson; Madison County Farm Bureau Distinguished Agriculturist Award (not shown): Truman Turner.
Soil testing program ends Nov. 30
This is the final month of free soil testing at the Extension Office. I also will be accepting soil samples at the Berea Library from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. on Nov. 20, and at the Richmond Library from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. on Nov. 23. Please bring enough soil to fill a sandwich bag, about a pint of soil.
If you are unsure of how to take a soil sample, call me at the Extension Office, 623-4072, or visit http://www.ca.uky.edu/agc/pubs/agr/agr16/agr16.pdf. This test will determine soil pH (soil acidity or alkalinity) and whether you need to apply other necessary nutrients including phosphorus and potassium. You will receive research-based recommendations on the fertility needs of your landscape.
Educational programs of the University of Kentucky Cooperative Extension Service serve all people regardless of race, color, age, sex, religion, disability or national origin.
