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4-H hosts Harvest Festival Pet Show
BY TAWNY SMITH MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — The third annual 4-H Pet Show garnered some furr-ocious attention at the recent Martin County Harvest Festival. Hosted by the Martin County 4-H Youth Development Organization of the UK Cooperative Extension Service, the opp-paw-tunity fostered community engagement between local organizations, youth leader volunteers and youth citizens to put…
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Martin County Extension Rooted in Education: Local youth experience new opportunities and adventures at 4-H Camp
BY NICOLE HINKLE Each July, Martin County 4-H, along with youth from Floyd, Lawrence and Elliott counties, come together at the J.M. Feltner 4-H Camp in London. This camp caters to youth aged 9-14, offering engaging activities designed to develop new skills and create lasting memories. This year campers had the opportunity to tackle a…
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Martin County Extension: Rooted in Education
June marked National Pollinator Month, a time to recognize the vital role pollinators play in our ecosystems and agriculture. From bees to butterflies, these tiny creatures ensure the pollination of plants that sustain our food supply and natural habitats. In urban areas where natural habitats are limited, human-planted pollinator gardens are crucial. These gardens provide…
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Calling all rummage sellers and vendors to Spring Market
INEZ — The Martin County Extension office is gearing up for its Spring Market. The one-day extravaganza, set for May 3 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., invites rummage sellers and local shop vendors to bring their arts and crafts, home goods and yard sale items. All setup fees from the event will help pay…
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Inez City and 4-H to grow youth gardening opportunities
BY ROGER SMITH MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — The City of Inez is partnering with the 4-H Youth Development program to pursue funding opportunities and space for youth gardening projects. Nicole Hinkle, the 4-H program assistant at the University of Kentucky Cooperative Extension Service in Martin County, sparked the collaboration during the Inez Commission meeting Dec.…
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Big crowd for first-ever 4-H pet show
Vote for People’s Choice Award on Facebook BY BRITTNI MCCOYMOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — A big crowd came out for the first-ever Martin County 4-H pet show Friday during the Harvest Festival. The show was at the University of Kentucky Cooperative Extension Office in Inez, orchestrated by Nicole Hinkle, Extension agent/4-H Development. “We were so happy…
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4-H Pet Show Sept. 16
INEZ — Martin County 4-H will host its first-ever Pet Show during this year’s Harvest Festival. The free event is 1:30-3:30 p.m. Sept. 16 at the Martin County Extension Office. Enter your pet into one of three main categories: • Dogs/Puppies • Cats/Kittens • Other (see rules and regulations) You may also enter into subcategories…
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