Russell County Extension Office

Martin-Gatton College of Agriculture, Food and Environment

Welcome to the Russell County Extension Office.

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Extension Programs Available in Russell County

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4-H Youth Development

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Agriculture & Natural Resources

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Family & Consumer Sciences

Russell County Courthouse 2

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

Sheep in field

Event

Small Ruminant Field Day

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Event

CAIP (County Agricultural Investment Program)

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Event

Russell County Farmers' Market

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Event

Russell County Beekeepers Meeting

Upcoming Events

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4-H Youth Development

4-H Dog Poster Contest

Honey bees on honeycomb

Russell County Beekeepers Meeting

Sheep in field

Small Ruminant Field Day

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Family & Consumer Sciences

Jerky 101 Workshop

News from Extension

Beef Seedstock Symposium to focus on genetics and more

Activities, games and more awaits at Pumpkin Days 2023

At Mother Nature’s mercy, dry conditions impacting Kentucky farmers

Extension Quick Links

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