UNIVERSITY OF KENTUCKY EXTENSION PUBLICATIONS

Contents:

Agriculture and Natural Resources (AGR)

Agricultural Communications

Agricultural Economics (ASC)

Animal and Food Sciences

4-H Poultry

Animal Science

Food Science

Biosystems and Agricultural Engineering

Center for Manufacturing

Entomology

Environmental and Natural Resources Issues (ENRI)

Nutrition and Food Sciences

Family and Consumer Sciences

General agriculture

Agriculture and Natural Resources

Broiler litter production in Kentucky and potential use as a nutrient source (AGR-168)

Using animal manures as nutrient sources (AGR-146)

Nutrient management in Kentucky (IP-71)

Management of wells for drinking water (IP-68)

Potential for livestock and poultry to provide the nutrients removed by crops and forages in Kentucky (IP-57)

Assessment of the potential for livestock and poultry manure to provide the nutrients removed by crops and forages in Kentucky (IP-56)

Ky-A-Syst: Drinking water well condition (IP-40)

Hard water - to soften or not to soften (IP-7)

Drinking water standards (IP-5)

Testing private water sources (IP-3)

Understanding the water system (IP-1)

The Kentucky Agricultural Water Quality Act (Brochure)

FAQs about the Agricultural water quality act - Part 1

FAQs about the Agricultural Water Quality act - Part 2

Using alternative or experimental practices in your Agriculture Water Quality plan

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Agricultural Communications

Promotion and advertising for Kentucky's Direct Markets (ID-106; html only)

Understanding produce marketing for Kentucky's direct marketers (ID-107; html only)

Agricultural Economics

The Farmers' Cooperative Yardstick: Agriucltural Cooperatives - How they fit in the American free enterprise system (AEC-42)

A brief look at farmland conversion in Kentucky (AEC-84)

A profile of female farmers in Kentucky (AEC-89)

Establishing and operating a community farmers' market (AEC-77)

Biotechnology in our food system: Frequently asked questons and answers (BREI-1)

Food and Agriculture: Consumer trends and opportunities - An overview (IE-58A)

Food and Agriculture: Consumer trends and opportunities - Building a base (IP-58B)

The Kentucky Consumer: An assessment of our attitudes and behavior (University of Kentucky)

Marketing through local farmers markets

Marketing via the Internet

Consumer and producer guide to organic and natural meats (ASC-170)

Consumer trends and opportunities - Protein (IP-58F)

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Animal and Food Sciences

4-H Poultry

Poultry judging contest

Evaluating egg laying hens

Giving oral reasons

Grading ready-to-cook poultry

Grading eggs

Egg preparation demonstration

Chicken/Turkey barbecue contests

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Animal Science

Anatomy and Physiology

Digestive system

Respiratory system

Reproductive system - Female

Reproductive system - Male

Skeletal system

Muscle system

Immune system

Avian diseases transmissible to humans

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Avian Influenza

Understanding lthe differences between various types of flu

Bird flu - Information for hunters and taxidermists

Bird flu - Identification and reporting

Bird flu - Considerations for pets and non-farm animals

Bird flu - Cleaning and disinfection

Bird flu - Biosecurity and Prevention

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Commercial poultry production

Poultry houses: What is in your attic?

Poultry houses: Attic inlets

Cold cathode lighting for broiler houses

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Small flocks

Poultry products

Grading table eggs

Blood spot eggs

Grading ready-to-cook (RTC) chicken

Multi-bird roasts

Capons

Specialty chicken

Management

Selecting the right chicken breed

Selecting the right duck breed

Selecting the right goose breed

Selecting the right turkey variety

How much will my chickens eat?

Why have my hens stopped laying?

Evaluating egg laying hens (for level of egg production)

Troubleshooting problems with a small flock

Keeping guinea fowl

Health

Common continuous external parasites of poultry

Common temporary external parasites of poultry

Natural remedies for common health issues of small flocks

Avian diseases transmissible to humans

Business

Producer liability

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Food Science

Outdoor meals

Consumer and producer guide to organic and natural meats

Common questions about eggs

Making eggnog at home

Preparing & canning poultry, red meat & fish

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Biosystems and Agricultural Engineering

Waste management - Dead bird disposal

On-farm disposal of dead animals (ID-167)

On-farm composting of animal mortalities (ID-166)

Waste management - Manure management

Sampling animal manure (ID-148)

Livestock waste sampling and testing (ID-123)

Generation and legal regulation of odors from animal manures (AEU-69)

Laws and regulations impacting livestock wastes in Kentucky (AEU-66)

Solid livestock waste regulatory requirements (AEU-63)

Riparian Buffers - A livestock Best Management Practice (BMP) for protecting water quality (ID-75)

Miscellaneous farm-related

Using soil-cement on horse and livestock farms (ID-176)

Options for controlling Canada Geese (ID-174)

Underground farm petroleum storage tanks (AEU-74)

Right to farm (AEU-65)

Transient surge protection for agricultural facilities (AEU-58)

Electronic controls for broiler farms (AEU-51)

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Center for Manufacturing

Ergonomic training for the poultry industry

Entomology

Fly control around horse barns and stables (ENTFACT-514)

How far can house flies fly? (ENTFACT-506)

Lesser mealworms or litter beetles (ENTFACT-507)

Biological control of flies (ENTFACT-502)

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Environmental and Natural Resources Issues (ENRI)

Disinfecting your well water (ENRI-222)

What you need to know about testing your well water (ENRI-202)

Do's and don'ts of taking care of your water well (ENRI-200)

Nutrient management planning (NMP) guidelines to comply with the Kentucky Agricultural Water Quality Act (ENRI-136)

Dead animal disposal (ENRI-139)

Practical BMPs for watersheds (ENRI-138)

What is a TMDL? (ENRI-135)

What is a watershed? (ENRI-132)

Managing nutrients on the farm to protect water quality (ENRI-110)

Agricultural Water Quality Act: Your responsiblity as a landowner (ENRI-101)

Having problems with your water? Some signs that tell you to have your water tested (ENRI-100)

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Nutrition and Food Sciences

Home-based business: Making & selling food products in Kentucky (HE 9-100)

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Family and Consumer Sciences

A guide to microorganisms

Understanding the food label (FCS3-528)

Preparing and canning poultry, red meat and fish (FCS3-329)

Flood Insurance Coverage

What you need to know about earthquake insurance

Checklist for starting a home-based business

Customer service: Essential to business survival!

Home-based business: Making & selling food products in Kentucky (HE 9-100)\

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Food and Nutrition

Nutrition 2000: Dietary guidelines for the new millenium

Nutrition 2000: Foods for the 21st Century

Nutrition 2000 for successful aging

Nutrition 2000 for women

Nutrition 2000 for men

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General agriculture

Organic certification process

Organic farming in Kentucky - A survey

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