Extension

If you have been wearing the same walking shoes since the beginning of the year, or even longer, now may be the time to replace those shoes! 

Often, we get very comfortable in the shoes we have on our feet and do not want to give them up.  However, those trusty shoes may not offer our feet and bodies the support needed when we are walking for exercise.

Saving money is important no matter your age, especially with an economy that is much like a roller coaster. Kentucky youth can learn the importance of saving money by participating in the Piggy Bank Design Contest. The contest is a way for the youth of Kentucky to display their creative skills to their county and potentially the state, while becoming more aware of how to build wealth and reduce debt. The Piggy Bank Design Contest is the youth component of Kentucky Saves. Kentucky Saves Week begins Feb. 24 and ends March 2.

Social media are very much a part of our culture, and many young people and adults regularly use the sites to connect with their friends and family. When used appropriately, social media can be very positive. When misused, there can be serious consequences for a family. Instances of cyberbullying and sexting have increased with the popularity of social media. In some cases, thieves have used social media accounts to find their next victims.

Now that fall has begun, county livestock producers should be alert to the increasing chance of frost and the risk some forages have of causing cyanide (Prussic Acid) poisoning.