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Cooperative Extension Service Owen County 265 Ellis Hwy Owenton, KY 40359-9300 Phone: (502) 484-5703 Fax: (502) 484-5704 Agriculture & Natural Resource Newsletter owen.ca.uky.edu

I hope every one has had a Table of Contents: good start to the summer! I know Pg. 2 - Weed of the Month 2020 has thrown many challenges at Pg. 3 - Coronavirus Assistance us with COVID-19 and with the state of the economy but in the mist of all Pg. 4 - Disaster Loan Applications the uncertainty, it has been good to Pg. 5 - Aquatic Weed Mgmt. see everyone coming together to help Pg. 7 - C.A.I.P. Update each other out. Pg. 9 - BQCA Training The Owen County Extension Office is open, but limited public access. If you need to come into the office Pg. 10 - Pink Eye you must call ahead and make an appointment. We do Pg. 11 - “I Bought a Farm...Now What?” have a box outside our door if you need to drop off soil Pg. 12 - Eden Shale Farm Update or plant samples. Once you drop off the sample please Pg. 14 - Murder Hornets call and we will fill out the form over the phone. I can still make farm visits, they are FREE, but please call a Pg. 16 - Early Blight few days ahead of time so I can get you on my schedule. Pg. 17 - Covid -19 and the Meat Supply Today more than ever, information is changing day by day. To stay up-to-date on all the current information please follow our Facebook page! With the start of a new decade we are updating our contact information for our clients. Please fill out the survey included in this newsletter and mail back to us. Our postage fee will be increasing in the next few months so if you would like to receive a digital copy of this newsletter please let us know. [email protected] or 502-484-5703

Ragweed Life Cycle: Summer annual Description: Common ragweed is found throughout the United States in pastures and crops if not managed. The pollen of this plant is a major contributor to fall hay fever among residents of Kentucky.

Control: G = Good or Excellent; F = Fair (suppression or partial control); P = Poor; − = No Information Mowing: R = Timely mowing reduces top growth and seed production; S = Suppression of top growth; X = Not very effective

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Coronavirus Farm Assistance Program:

The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced the final details of the Coronavirus Food Assistance Program (CFAP), and that applications for direct assistance through the program will be accepted beginning Tuesday, May 26, 2020. CFAP will provide up to $16 billion in direct financial assistance to producers of agricultural commodities who have suffered a five-percent-or-greater price decline due to COVID-19, and face additional significant marketing costs as a result of lower demand, surplus production, and disruptions to shipping patterns and the orderly marketing of commodities. Below are additional details about the program and application process. All details about CFAP may be found at https://www.farmers.gov/cfap.

Applying for Assistance Producers can apply for assistance beginning on May 26, 2020, and applications will be accepted through August 28, 2020. Those eligible will apply through their local FSA office. Please call ahead, 502-484-3979 or additional information and application forms can be found farmers.gov/cfap

Eligibility

Livestock Livestock eligible for CFAP include cattle, lambs, and hogs. The total payment will be calculated using the sum of the producer's number of livestock sold between January 15 and April 15, 2020, multiplied by the payment rates per head, and the highest inventory number of livestock between April 16 and May 14, 2020, multiplied by the payment rate per head.

Dairy For dairy, the total payment will be calculated based on a producer's certification of milk production for the first quarter of calendar year 2020 multiplied by a national price decline during the same quarter. The second part of the payment is based on a national adjustment to each producer's production in the first quarter.

Specialty Crops For eligible specialty crops, the total payment will be based on: the volume of production sold between January 15 and April 15, 2020; the volume of production shipped, but unpaid; and the number of acres for which harvested production did not leave the farm or mature product destroyed or not harvested during that same time period, and which have not and will not be sold. Specialty crops include, but are not limited to, almonds, beans, broccoli, sweet corn, lemons, iceberg lettuce, spinach, squash, strawberries and tomatoes. A full list of eligible crops can be found online. Additional crops may be deemed eligible at a later date.

Non-Specialty Crops and Wool Non-specialty crops eligible for CFAP payments include malting barley, canola, corn, upland cotton, millet, oats, soybeans, sorghum, sunflowers, durum wheat, and hard red spring wheat. Wool is also eligible. Producers will be paid based on inventory subject to price risk held as of January 15, 2020. A payment will be made based on 50 percent of a producer's 2019 total production or the 2019 inventory as of January 15, 2020, whichever is smaller, multiplied by the commodity's applicable payment rates.

Payment Limitations There is a payment limitation of $250,000 per person or entity for all commodities combined. Applicants who are corporations, limited liability companies, or limited partnerships may qualify for additional payment limits where members actively provide personal labor or personal management for the farming operation. Producers will also have to certify they meet the Adjusted Gross Income limitation of $900,000 unless at least 75 percent or more of their income is derived from farming, ranching, or forestry- related activities. Producers must also be in compliance with Highly Erodible Land and Wetland Conservation provisions.

Payment Structure To ensure the availability of funding throughout the application period, producers will receive 80 percent of their maximum total payment upon approval of the application. The remaining portion of the payment, not to exceed the payment limit, will be paid at a later date as funds remain available. You may review the rule governing this program and commodity payment rates used for CFAP online. For more information about the USDA's actions in response to COVID-19 you may visit: https://www.usda.gov/coronavirus 3

New Eligibility for Economic Injury Disaster Loan and Advance: In response to the Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, small business owners in all U.S. states, Washington D.C., and territories were able to apply for an Economic Injury Disaster Loan advance of up to $10,000. This advance is designed to provide economic relief to businesses that are currently experiencing a temporary loss of revenue. This loan advance will not have to be repaid. The Small Business Administration (SBA) has resumed processing Economic Injury Disaster Loan and Advantage applications that were submitted before the portal stopped accepting new applications on April 15 and will be processing these applications on a first-come, first-served basis. SBA will begin accepting new Economic Injury Disaster Loan (EIDL) and EIDL Advance applications on a limited basis only to provide relief to U.S. agricultural businesses. The new eligibility is made possible as a result of the latest round of funds appropriated by Congress in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. Agricultural businesses includes those businesses engaged in the production of food and fiber, ranching, and raising of livestock, aquaculture, and all other farming and agricultural related industries (as defined by section 18(b) of the Small Business Act (15 U.S.C. 647(b)). SBA is encouraging all eligible agricultural businesses with 500 or fewer employees wishing to apply to begin preparing their business financial information needed for their application. At this time, only agricultural business applications will be accepted due to limitations in funding availability and the unprecedented submission of applications already received. Applicants who have already submitted their applications will continue to be processed on a first-come, first-served basis. For agricultural businesses that submitted an EIDL application through the streamlined application portal prior to the legislative change, SBA will process these applications without the need for re-applying.

Eligible agricultural businesses may apply for the Loan Advance MUST apply here covid19relief.sba.gov/#/

Aquatic Weed Management

quatic plants in farm ponds range from microscopic preventing aquatic weed problems. Rooted aquatic weeds and A organisms known as plankton algae which drift suspended algae usually begin growing in shallow water (2 feet or less). in the water to larger plants rooted in the pond bottom. Certain Edges of new and existing ponds should be deepened so shallow types of aquatic plants are essential for fish production. water areas are maximized. However, aquatic plants that The grass carp is a practical and seem to take over the pond and economical way to control certain interfere with fishing are types of pong weeds. Grass carp considered to be weeds. effectively control weeds with Aquatic plants that cause weed tender succulent vegetation such as problems may be placed into four filamentous algae and duckweed. groups: algae, floating weeds, Early manual removal of weeds by emerged weeds (foliage above raking can prevent some weed water) and submersed weeds problems. (majority of foliage below water). The first step in successful chemical Aquatic Weed control is a control is accurate identification of management plan that the problem weed. After the weed incorporates preventative has been identified, a herbicide may be selected. Give me a call or methods such as proper pond construction and maintenance, bring aquatic weed samples to the office, or have me come out biological methods such as grass carp and the use of labels for identification assistance. aquatic herbicide. The development of an aquatic weed management plan is dependent upon correctly identifying the The following is a list of chemicals that control different types of problem weed(s) and selecting the control methods that are aquatic vegetation. As always with any chemical, make sure to compatible with efficient fish culture procedure follow the label. Proper pond construction practices are the first steps in

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If you applied for the CAIP Cost share program you should have received a letter by now informing you if you got approved or denied. The committee reported 126 producers applied this year. If you were denied, I would be more than happy you assist you on working on meeting the requirements for next year. If your were approved please see the reminders below.

 Program Completion Deadline– December 18, 2020

 Please note that all guidelines included in the application form must be followed. Funding is on a 75-25 cost-share reimbursement of eligible expenses, with a $2500 maximum paid.

 SHOULD there be funds remaining at the end of the program, we will reimburse eligible farmers additional funds UP TO $2500 more for a total eligible reimbursement of $5000. Make sure you include all receipts with your reimbursement form. Once you have submitted your reimbursement forms, they are considered complete. We will not be able to accept additional receipts at the end of the program!! Again, this will only occur if there are additional funds left at the end of the program.

 All funds will be distributed after the Reimbursement Forms are returned. Improvements must be made and the forms returned by the due date at the top of this letter. No extensions will be given. Please note all items that are to be included with the Reimbursement Form. Payment will not be made unless each listed item is included. Please fully complete the producer report for each program for which you are requesting reimbursement. Failing to answer every question on the form could result in a delay in receiving your reimbursement. Include your name and social security number on the reimbursement form, even if you prefer that the 1099 be issued in a business name and federal ID number. State guidelines require us to collect this. ****Random inspections will take place. Once you submit your reimbursement form we will contact you for an inspection as needed.****

 Be aware that if you farm in multiple counties and apply for Phase I funding in another county, you are limited to a total of $5000 reimbursement for the program year (NOT CALENDAR YEAR) from ALL counties. For ex., you apply in Owen and Grant County and are approved in both, you can only receive $5000 total between the two counties for that program year. Just because you receive funds in Owen County in November 2018 and you receive funds from Grant County in March 2019, does not mean that the funds were for two different program years! Be sure to ask if you have any doubts. If you receive more than $5000 in a program year from multiple counties, you will no longer be eligible for Phase I funding from any county ever. ***CASH PURCHASES ARE NOT ELIGIBLE. All expenses must be paid by check or credit card. Copy of cancelled checks or credit card statements ARE REQUIRED TO be submitted along with receipts. Receipts must include SELLER information – such as name, address and phone number. ***REMEMBER, YOU MUST INCLUDE 2 ITEMS AS PROOF: A RECEIPT AND EITHER A CANCELLED CHECK OR CREDIT CARD STATEMENT.

Should you have any questions regarding any eligible cost share items or guidelines, please refer to the guidelines you were given with your application. You may also find information at www.agpolicy.ky.gov. Please feel free to contact the Program Administrator, Gayla Lewis at 502-750-0797.

Please see the next page for the Education Requirement and BQA

REQUIRED EDUCATIONAL CLASS: Due to COVID-19 and certain government restrictions, educational classes and farm field days are currently on hold. However, the Owen County Extension Office has created a video with a quiz that will fulfill the requirement. Please use the following website to access it. https://owen.ca.uky.edu/content/educational-requirement-videos

If you do not have internet access or a computer, please reach out to a family member or friend for assistance. There are other webinars sponsored by University of Ky and other commodity groups that can qualify. HOWEVER, you must contact the Owen County Ag Agent, Kendal Bowman, for approval at 502-484-5703. As well, we are hoping that restrictions will be lifted and educational classes can be offered later this summer. Therefore, if you want to wait and see what happens, please feel free to. The Owen County Extension will be sending out newsletters with pertinent information as things progress. No matter what option you choose – online class, webinar, etc, you must COMPLETE the educational form included in your packet. That includes, the date, name of session, and the other questions asked on the form. After completing the Education Form please mail it to the Owen County Extension Office (265 Ellis Rd) and the Ag agent will sign off on it. Please try to print off and include any type of information provided about the class or webinar you participate in, such as a certificate, flyer outlining details etc. An educational class you already attended that was used to meet the prior year CAIP program requirement is not eligible for this year’s program. Example: If you counted the Feeder Calf Grading School last year you couldn't count it this year if the program is offered. If you have attended a class prior to receiving this packet, it cannot have taken place more than 6 months ago.

BQA certifications are still required for Genetics and Cattle Handling; however, it WILL NOT qualify for the educational component. It is a separate requirement required for reimbursement. YOU MUST HAVE OBTAINED THE REQUIREMENT BEFORE SUBMITTING YOUR REIMBURSEMENT FORM.

The Kentucky Beef Quality and Care Assurance (BQCA) Certification is now available online. Producers can access the online BQCA program by visting kybeefnetwork.com or http:// afs.ca.uky.edu/beef/irm and clicking on “Beef Quality & Care Assurance”. The Beef Quality & Care Assurance certification costs $5 and can be paid online prior to the accessing the course. This online process is similar to how in-person BQCA trainings are conducted. Producers must complete Module A - BQCA Overview, and two of the other modules: B – Genetics and Handling, C – Proper Equipment and Additional Cattle Handling, and/or D – Veterinary Diagnostics Lab. Each module contains a video that must be watched before completing the corresponding test. Producers have multiple attempts to achieve a passing score of at least 85%, for each test. Upon successful completion of the course, your training will be processed by the Kentucky Beef Network and your BQCA training card will be mailed to your county Extension office at the end of each month. If you should need your BQCA number sooner, you can call KBN at 859-278-0899 or email at [email protected]. 9 Face Flies & Pinkeye By Lee Townsend, Extension Entomologist University of Kentucky College of Agriculture

Tis fly season. The best defense is prevention. The following publication describes a major problem in cattle, pink eye and face flies. FACE FLY BIOLOGY Face flies are one of the most difficult pasture Face fly maggots develop in freshly deposited cattle manure. pests to control. They are on cattle only for short periods Female face flies are most readily attracted to grass‐type manure and lay of time during the day and stay mostly on the head, their eggs within 15 minutes after it is deposited. The four stage life cycle which is difficult to treat with insecticides. Face flies use takes about 15 to 25 days. Face flies over-winter as adults in sheltered areas an abrasive sponging mouthpart to stimulate tear flow such as barns or attics and become active again in the spring. from the eyes. These flies lap up the protein SELF‐APPLICATOR FACE FLY CONTROL OPTIONS rich secretions from the eye as well as nasal discharges, Devices that allow animals to treat themselves frequently and saliva, or blood oozing from wounds. Most of the time which target the head and face area are most effective against face flies. they are off of the animals, resting on plants, fence posts, Even if a good pasture fly control program is in place, these insects are or other objects. strong fliers so they may move in from other herds and allowing fly In addition to being very annoying to cattle, face numbers on animals to remain high. flies play a role in the transmission of Moraxella bovis, the Backrubbers with wicks or fly flips will allow cattle to treat principal causal agent of bovine pinkeye or infectious themselves while loafing and scratching. The insecticide should be diluted bovine keratoconjunctivitis. This disease is a highly with a good grade of mineral oil (diesel oil evaporates more quickly and is contagious inflammation of the cornea and conjunctiva of harder on the cattle's skin) according to label instructions. Do not use motor cattle. Coupled with the infectious bovine rhinotracheitis oil. (IBR) virus, M. bovis can cause a much more severe Dust bags are most effective when used where cattle have to pass inflammatory condition. under them daily to get to water or mineral feeders. Best coverage occurs The incidence of pinkeye in a herd can vary when the animal must lift the bag with its head to pass through. Inspect the greatly from year to year and usually is greatest during fly bag regularly and recharge it as needed. Keep it dry to reduce clumping of season. However, pinkeye also can occur during the the insecticide and premature loss of effectiveness. winter or where flies are not particularly abundant. Feed additives or an insecticide bolus targets face fly maggots English breeds with less pigment around the eyes breeding in fresh animal manure. All animals must eat a minimal dose of a (Hereford, Holstein Shorthorn) are more susceptible than feed additive regularly. Supplementary control measures must be taken to are those with completely pigmented eyes (Angus). deal with flies moving in from nearby herds. Insecticide‐impregnated cattle ear tags release Infections are much worse in young animals than old small amounts of an insecticide which are distributed over the animal animals. during grooming or rubbing. Some Pinkeye is associated with shipping stress, pyrethroid tags can provide increased sunlight, eye irritants such as tall, rough significant face fly reduction for pasture grass, and other bacteria and viruses. The eye several weeks. Self‐applicator and nose discharges of infected animals can carry the sprayers can be set up at mineral pathogens, so direct animal‐to‐animal contact, feeders or gates between fields. A contaminated equipment, and animal handlers can switch, tripped by the animal, transmit the disease. Fly control is only part of the releases a small amount of spray. comprehensive program needed to reduce pinkeye Position the nozzle so that the face is incidence. Your veterinarian can help you to plan and treated. implement a total program. 10

11 Dairy Barn Renovations - Part 2

To ensure the calving barn is a multi-purpose facility, feeders had to be installed to provide maximum efficiency. When Dr. Higgins began planning the dairy barn renovations, he wanted to develop a plan that would utilize the existing features. One of these existing features was the large concrete Update pad outside of the barn.

Dr. Higgins developed and installed a Bo Renfro style structure on the concrete pad. When we installed the gates inside the barn, we planned the layout so that each pen could have access to the feeder on the concrete pad simply by opening the gate. In addition, we positioned the gates around the barn for multiple pastures to have access to that feeder. You can see the amount of access points on the figure on the right.

Before we installed the permanent structure, we tested the design and dimensions with a similar structure that was built out of temporary feed panels. The cows pushed the panels around and we lost some hay to trampling and moisture. Here is the temporary structure we used initially.

Once we finalized the dimensions, we began installing the permanent structure made out of concrete and posts. The permanent structure wastes less hay, as the cows aren't able to move the panels around, and the center is raised 6 inches to keep the wet slop on the ground from contaminating the hay. This structure can hold 6 round bales. You can also easily feed concentrate diets in this feeder by putting feed bunkers inside the feeder when it is not being used for hay. The PVC sewer pipe was added to allow for wet wrapped hay to be pushed into the feeder. The wet wrap bales are much heavier and we found we needed the pipes to be able to fill the feeder with 6 wet wrap bales end to end. If you are feeding dry hay only, the sewer pipe is not necessary. In addition, we created a manure stack pad on another part of the existing concrete with large concrete blocks. During calving season we needed to be able to manage several different groups of heifers at the maternity barn. To facilitate this we built another feeder on the backside of the barn that is identical to the larger Bo Renfro, but includes a roof that is a similar design to one of our fenceline feeders. This structure only holds two bales. Continued on next page 12

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In addition to the hay feeding structures, we also put out feed bunks and mineral feeders to use when needed. You can see in the images below how we spread them out through the facility to ensure that all animals have access to them regardless of which paddock they are in. The feeding structures at this calving facility have proven to be crucial to our intensive management of our heifers during calving season. For more information on Eden shale Farm Visit: www.edenshalefarm.com

Dead Animal Removal Program The Owen County Soil Conservation District is offering a program to the farmers of Owen County, The On-Farm Dead Animal Program. The program provides pick up of deceased livestock. The minimum weight of the fallen animal is 500 lbs. Each farmer is allowed 2 fallen animal pickups in the program’s run date. The program runs until funds have been exhausted. The District has contracted Conboy Enterprises for the removal of the dead animals. For pick up, contact Conboy at 859-421-1867. Conboy will give instructions on the pick up; for any questions regarding the program contact the Owen County Soil Conservation District at 502-484-3979, ext. 4012

Are your tomato plants turning brown? Do your tomatoes have brown spots on the fruit? You may have Early Blight! Early Blight

Symptoms: Symptoms may occur as leaf, stem or fruit lesions. Typically they appear first on older leaves as irregular, dark brown, necrotic areas. These lesions expand as the disease progresses and they eventually develop concentric, black rings, which give them a target-board appearance. A yellow chlorotic area often surrounds the leaf lesions, and if there are numerous leaf lesions the whole leaf turns yellow and quickly dries up. Complete defoliation of the plant can occur when the conditions are favorable for disease development. Lesions may appear as dark brown, elongated, sunken areas on the stem and petiole. Lesion development at the soil-line can result in a collar rot that often girdles the stem. Fruit lesions often occur at the calyx end and are dark, leathery and sunken with the characteristics target-board appearance. Conditions for Disease Development: The fungus generally survives from season to season on decayed plant material in the soil. Volunteer tomatoes, potatoes, and other solanaceous weeds can also serve as inoculum sources. Infection and fungal spore production occur during periods of warm (75-84°F) and rainy or humid weather. The fungal spores are then disseminated by the wind and rain. The disease can spread rapidly when favorable conditions persist. It can also be serious in arid climates if there are frequent dew periods, or if sprinkler irrigation is used. Control: A fungicide spray program is the most effective means controlling early blight. For more information on early Blight or what to spray, please contact me at 502-484-5703.

Dr. Gregg Rentfrow, Ph.D.; University of Kentucky Dr. Jonathan Campbell, Ph.D.; Pennsylvania State University Dr. Lyda Garcia, Ph.D.; The Ohio State University

Can I get COVID-19 by eating contaminated food or meat or Is it safe to eat food/meats if it has been handled by a worker with COVID- 19? According to the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) there is no evidence that COVID-19 can be contracted through food. Currently, there is no evidence of the disease being transmitted through food or meat. COVID-19 is respiratory illness contracted via personal contact. Traditional food safety measures and thorough cooking should always be followed. Can I get sick by handing food and/or meat packages if COVID-19 has contaminated the surface? According to the FDA and USDA there is no evidence of COVID-19 being transmitted through food/meat packages. In addition, according to the FDA, you do not have to wash your food containers to prevent COVID-19 infection. Never try to wash meat in the sink or spray/dip food products into chemicals commonly used for household cleaning. You should wash your hands or use hand sanitizer with at least 60% alcohol content as soon as you can after handling packages or leaving a retail establishment to be safe. Be sure to disinfect food preparation areas according to chemical manufacture recommendations. Can COVID-19 be transmitted through imported food or packaging from COVID- 19 positive countries? According to the FDA and USDA there is no evidence of COVID-19 being transmitted through imported foods, meats, or packaging. I’m hearing about meat plants being closed due to workers contracting COVID-19, will this cause meat shortages? The meat industry is devoted to maintaining the supply chain. Although some plants have temporarily closed and others have slowed production, the meat industry began to prepare for interruptions in the supply chain once the coronavirus began to spread globally. Currently, the industry does not foresee any interruptions in the supply chain. Those meat processing plants that have closed are deep cleaning, beyond normal cleaning and sanitizing, as well as they are working the state and local health department to reopen as soon as it is safe. Consumers should not panic buy or stockpile meats, but maintain traditional buying Continued on next page ... patterns. 17

What is the meat industry doing to maintain the supply chain? Overall total meat sales have declined, but retail sales have and continue to increase. The temporary closure of restaurants and other food service establishments have caused overall total meat sales to decline. Restaurant and food service meats are being transferred to meet the needs of retail grocery stores. In addition, the USDA-Food Safety and Inspection Service is working with the industry to help ensure that the supply chain remains intact and safe. Moreover, the meat industry as a whole, is working very hard to maintain the meat supply. Consumers can help the meat industry to maintain consistent supplies by avoiding panic buying or stockpiling. What are meat plants doing to help their workers remain healthy during the pandemic? Social distancing has become the new buzz word. Part of the reason for some meat plants reducing production is that they are trying to institute and enforce social distancing. Most plants are staggering shifts, break, and lunch times along with installing tents to allow workers to social distance. Furthermore, they are taking temperatures and overall health assessments of each worker at the beginning of each shift, and workers are required to wear masks, gloves, and eye protection. Plastic dividers are also being installed when social distancing is not possible. Workers that do become ill are still receiving pay while they recover. What is the USDA – Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) doing to maintain the meat supply and staying healthy? Mandatory meat inspection is the law. The USDA-FSIS is working with the meats industry to make sure meat inspectors are present at all inspected processing facilities. If an inspector becomes ill, a replacement or relief inspector is sent to fulfil the duties; even inspectors that have been promoted from day-to-day line inspection are returning to meet the needs. In addition, the FSIS is working with state and local health departments to reopen closed plants to make sure all workers are safe.

Overall thoughts The meats industry, the USDA, and farmers are trying to maintain the supply chain. Understandably, the media is reporting on the meat plant closures and slowed production. Please understand everyone is trying to make sure safe, healthy food is available to consumers. Meat plants that have closed are testing employees for COVID-19, performing deep cleanings in the plant, instituting safety measures including Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), and promoting social distancing, as well as working with state and local health departments to reopen as soon as possible. Consumers can help by avoiding panic buying and stockpiling. By working together, we can make sure there is plenty for everyone. Congratulations!!

Grace Woodyard For Receiving The 2020 Owen County Cattlemen’s Scholarship!

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Cooperative Extension Service Owen County 265 Ellis Hwy Owenton, KY 40359-9300 Phone: (502) 484-5703 Fax: (502) 484-5704 owen.ca.uky.edu Email: [email protected]

Kendal Bowman County Agent for Agriculture & Natural Resources

Fair Postponed

In May the Owen County Fair Board met to discuss the 2020 Fair. At this time we have decided to postpone the fair. They will have more details after our meeting in mid-June.