Agriculture & Natural Resources

Agriculture & Natural Resources

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 Martin-Gatton College of Agriculture, Food and Environment. 

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.

Agriculture and Natural Recourses Events

Swap Meet

- Whitley County Extension

Discover hidden gems and great deals at our Agriculture & Horticulture Swap Meet—where growers, gardeners, and enthusiasts come together for one unforgettable day of buying, selling, and swapping!

2026 North America Honey Bee Expo

- Kentucky Exposition Center

Maple Syrup Workshop

- Whitley County Extension

Get a taste of tradition and learn how simple it can be to turn tree sap into delicious maple syrup. Join us for a informative workshop that’s perfect for beginners and backyard producers alike

2026 North America Honey Bee Expo

- Kentucky Exposition Center

2026 North America Honey Bee Expo

- Kentucky Exposition Center

Fruit & Vegetable Conference

- Sloan Convention Center

The premier educational program for produce and cut flower growers in Kentucky.
This two-day meeting is devoted to fruit, vegetable and cut flower production, handling, harvesting, marketing, storage and related topics. Approximately 500 growers, researchers, and technical service providers attend the Kentucky Fruit and Vegetable Conference each year.

Swap Meet

- Whitley County Extension

Discover hidden gems and great deals at our Agriculture & Horticulture Swap Meet—where growers, gardeners, and enthusiasts come together for one unforgettable day of buying, selling, and swapping!

Hay Auction

- Whitley County Fairgrounds

“Get ready to bid, buy, and load up—our Hay Auction will be here soon!

Eastern Kentucky Farmer Conference

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Calling all Appalachian agriculture enthusiasts to the 2026 Eastern Kentucky Farmer Conference to learn, network, and grow together!

👉 Register and find conference details, including current agenda and lodging, here: https://tinyurl.com/2026EKFC

Swap Meet

- Whitley County Extension

Discover hidden gems and great deals at our Agriculture & Horticulture Swap Meet—where growers, gardeners, and enthusiasts come together for one unforgettable day of buying, selling, and swapping!

Andrew G. Modica

Extension Assistant, Agriculture and Natural Resources, Horticulture

(606) 549-1430 andrew.modica@uky.edu Whitley County Extension Office 4275 US-25W, PO Box 328 Williamsburg, Kentucky 40769-0328

Stacy J. White

Extension Agent, Agriculture and Natural Resources

(606) 549-1430 sjwhite@uky.edu Whitley County Extension Office 4275 US-25W, PO Box 328 Williamsburg, Kentucky 40769-0328

Contact Information

4275 US-25W P.O. Box 328 Williamsburg, KY 40769-0328

(606) 549-1430

whitley.ext@uky.edu