Russell County Extension Office

Martin-Gatton College of Agriculture, Food and Environment

The Russell County Extension Office will be closed January 20th in observance of Martin Luther King Jr. Day

Welcome to the Russell County Extension Office.

We're part of the University of Kentucky and Kentucky State University off-campus information network. Let us connect you to UK, KSU and the world. We deliver information, education, and solutions. And we grow ideas into better communities, stronger local economies, and healthier lives.

Extension Programs Available in Russell County

4-H Youth Development

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Agriculture & Natural Resources

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Family & Consumer Sciences

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Community & Economic Development

Russell County Extension Office

Russell County Extension Office building

Contact Information

Open Monday through Friday, 7:30am - 4:00pm

2688 S. Hwy. 127
Russell Springs, KY 42642
Phone: (270) 866-4477
Fax: (270) 866-8645
Email: russell.ext@uky.edu

Happenings at Russell County Extension Office

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Event

4-H Craft Class - Macrame Key Chain

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Event

2025 4-H Written Communications Contest

Upcoming Events

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4-H Youth Development

2025 4-H Written Communications Contest

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Morning Workout

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Morning Workout

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Family & Consumer Sciences

Morning Workout

News from Extension

UK professor recognized with lifetime achievement award for decades of community development contributions

‘Never give up’: UK first generation, non-traditional student overcomes obstacles to graduate

UK launches Connect 120 initiative to foster statewide economic growth

Extension Quick Links

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