4AH-08PO: Environmental Awareness

Ashley Osborne | August 10, 2020 (New)

A key component to horticulture and sustainable agriculture is striving to be environmentally friendly. Through your Environmental Awareness Project, you will highlight way(s) in which horticulture can be environmentally friendly. Choose a horticulture project that you can do at your home or in your community that will display environmental awareness.

4NB-01LO: 4-H Bee Ambassador Program

Blake Newton, Ashley Osborne | January 8, 2019 (New)

The 4-H Bee Ambassador Program addresses key concepts related to bees, pollination, beekeeping, and honey. Kentucky 4-H agents, assistants, and volunteer leaders are encouraged to incorporate lessons and activities related to bees and honey in their clubs, school enrichment programs, and community outreach events. Twelve lessons are included in this guide, each are geared towards youth ages 9 to 18 years old.

ID-248: Gardening in Small Spaces

Rick Durham, Brad Lee, Ashley Osborne | January 24, 2018 (New)

Although most would agree that gardening is a worthwhile endeavor, traditional gardening with long neat rows spaced 3 or 4 feet apart to allow cultivation by a tractor or tiller may not be feasible for everyone. Individuals that live in urban areas, especially those living in townhomes, condominiums, and apartments may not have the outdoor space needed for this conventional style of gardening. In addition, those with limited mobility may not be able to establish and maintain this type of garden. For many, raised bed gardening and container gardening may be a more practical and manageable choice for those gardening in small spaces and those with limited mobility.

IP-76: Hazardous Chemicals and Your Body

Lisa Gaetke, Ashley Osborne | June 21, 2016 (Minor Revision)

Environmental contaminants, such as persistent organic pollutants, may contribute to an increased risk for chronic disease if they occur for long enough or at high enough levels. Research has shown that some hazardous chemicals may even cause the body to be more vulnerable to such medical conditions as cancer, poor immune system response, altered nervous system function, and cardiovascular disease. The good news is that certain dietary strategies may provide a defense for combating the effects of these contaminants while improving your overall health.

HENV-105: Planning a Zero-Waste Event

Ashley Osborne | February 4, 2015 (New)

The goal of a zero-waste event (e.g., meeting, business event, birthday party, field day, wedding, etc.) is to minimize the amount of waste produced. The key to hosting a zero-waste event is good advanced planning. This publication will guide you as you plan and carry out your event.

HENV-205: Residential Rain Garden: Design, Construction, Maintenance

Rick Durham, Brad Lee, Brad Lee, Ashley Osborne | May 1, 2014 (New)

This publication covers the design, construction, and maintenance of residential ran gardens. Rain gardens are one of several stormwater management practices that homeowners can use to reduce their property's negative impact on water quality and flooding.

HENV-206: Understanding and Protecting Kentucky's Watersheds

Jenny Cocanougher, Amanda Gumbert, Ashley Osborne | November 8, 2013 (New)

Regardless of where you are, you are always in a watershed. A watershed is any area of land that drains water to a single water body such as a stream or lake.

HENV-601: Saving Water at Home

Ashley Osborne, Joe Taraba | October 17, 2012 (New)

By conserving water, we decrease our demand for energy-intensive systems that obtain, treat, and distribute water. Simply put, by conserving water we save energy.

FCS4-413: Home Accessibility: Assistive Technology

Amy Hosier, Ashley Osborne | August 23, 2012 (New)

Assistive technology allows people to do things that they might not otherwise be able to do. It reduces the impact of a disability and increases the opportunity for enjoying an optimal level of safety and independence.

FCS4-417: Home Accessibility: Kitchens

Amy Hosier, Ashley Osborne | August 23, 2012 (New)

Universal design allows independence, safety, control and quality of life at home and in the community today and in the future. The following universal design features can make your kitchen a safer and more user-friendly space.