Agriculture & Natural Resources
Agriculture & Natural Resources
Our program provides education, training and technical assistance to individuals and businesses concerned with profitable agriculture.
ATTENTION NICHOLAS COUNTY YOUTH LIVESTOCK EXHIBITORS
NEW for 2026
In order to qualify for the NCYLA Premium Sale, youth must exhibit at least ONE animal at the 2026 Nicholas County Fair(June 11-13) and volunteer to work a minimum of TWO hours during the livestock shows (ex. gate, concessions, set up/ clean up, make up ring). If the child is a novice (5-8), a parent and/or guardian must volunteer their time.
If you have any questions, please contact the Nicholas County Livestock Association.
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.
Shelby Cleaver
Extension Agent, Agriculture and Natural Resources, 4-H Youth Development
(859) 289-2312 shelby.cleaver@uky.edu Nicholas County Extension Office 368 E. Main Street, Carlisle, Kentucky 40311-1158