Floyd County Cooperative Extension Service

4-H Youth Development

The 4-H/Youth Development program creates opportunities and supportive environments for youth and adults to become capable, competent and caring citizens. The emphasis is on "hands-on" learning that focuses on the youth's area of interest. Programs are conducted with the help of parents, adult volunteer leaders and professional staff who organize educational experiences. Youth participate in organized 4-H clubs, special interest and project groups, 4-H school enrichment programs, 4-H camp and other special activities.

For more information contact Heather J. Nelson, 4-H Youth Development Agent
hnelson@uky.edu (606) 886-2668


Agriculture & Natural Resources

What comes to mind when you think of Agriculture in the Mountains? Many people immediately form images in their minds of working long hours in small garden plots filled with vegetables ready for canning. Some would recall taking fresh picked apples to market on a crisp September morning. Others may think of the old hayloft where the many bales of hay were “put up” during the hot summer months in preparation for the long winter ahead. Still others would recall memories of tobacco patches and cornfields. No matter what you think of when you recall you favorite memory, most would agree that agriculture has played an important role in Floyd County ’s past and will continue to play a large role in our future.


Community & Economic Development

The Community and Economic Development program helps communities resolve locally determined problems with objective information and educational assistance. The program also develops community leadership potential and assists communities determine long-range programs of action on such issues as economic development, community services, community planning and visioning, land use, and community resource management.


Family & Consumer Sciences

The goal of the Family & Consumer Sciences Program is to improve the quality of life for individuals and families. We address the challenges of critical issues affecting people's daily lives in a changing environment. Programs focus on economic, social and physical well-being of our clients. We strengthen personal and family relationships, encourage healthful choices, and identify resources to extend income.


Expanded Food & Nutrition Education Program

The Expanded Food and Nutrition Education Program is administered by the University of Kentucky Cooperative Extension Service, and target low income families and individuals with nutrition education. The goal of this program is to educate limited resource families with young children and Food Stamp clientele to plan nutritious meals on a limited budget, acquire safe food handling practices, improve food preparation skills and change behavior necessary to have a healthy lifestyle.