FCS Greenup County Cooperative Extension

01/26/2026

If your electricity is or has been off, follow these food safety guidelines from the CDC.

Remember, perishable foods such as meat, seafood, milk and eggs that are not kept adequately refrigerated or frozen may cause illness when consumed, even if they are thoroughly cooked.

01/07/2026

Are you interested in turning the bounties of your harvest into value-added products? The first step is becoming a Homebased Microprocessor! Join us at the Greenup County Extension Office on March 10, 2026 to begin this process. Follow the registration link below or call us at the office is you need assistance.

01/07/2026

Are you interested in connecting with other sewists? Do you have sewing projects that have left you a little stumped? We have the perfect opportunity for you this new year! Grab your sewing machine and your project for a new monthly sit-n-stitch!

12/06/2025

Come join the Greenup County Extension Homemakers for their Christmas Open House at Greenbo! The air will be filled with music, beautiful hand decorations on every corner, and the best part- Cookies! The Homemakers will have craft tables set up, so make sure to get some Christmas shopping in too! We hope to see you there! Lunch with Santa will be tomorrow, December 7 from 12:30-2:30🎄

Come join the Greenup County Homemakers for their Annual Christmas Open House at the Jesse Stuart Lodge- Greenbo Lake State Resort Park! The lodge will be filled with beautiful trees and the sounds of piano students will fill the air🎄Mark your calendars, we hope to see you there!

11/26/2025

Stop by Flatwoods Foodfair for some goodies to add for the Thanksgiving feast!! Everything is homemade by the Greenup County Homemakers! All proceeds will go to support UK Markey Cancer Center Ovarian Cancer Research. They will be here till sellout!

11/25/2025

Do you know where your turkey is?!?! 🦃

Safety First! 🌡️ If you're thawing your turkey, remember to plan ahead! Check out these three different ways to thaw a turkey!

11/25/2025

As you are out and about tomorrow finishing up those last minute needs for Thanksgiving, stop by Foodfair in Flatwoods for the Greenup County Homemakers Bake Sale! All proceeds will go to support Ovarian Cancer Awareness and Research through the UK Markey Cancer Center. They will be set up beginning at 8am, see you there!

11/24/2025

Come join the Greenup County Homemakers for their Annual Christmas Open House at the Jesse Stuart Lodge- Greenbo Lake State Resort Park! The lodge will be filled with beautiful trees and the sounds of piano students will fill the air🎄Mark your calendars, we hope to see you there!

11/13/2025

Mealtime Magic🎩🍽
Canned meat or seafood is the ultimate pantry hero.
From chicken salad to tuna melt, it is the perfect protein for quick dinners on busy nights or meals-on-the-go.
No thawing, no fuss—just open, mix, and enjoy!

For other healthy, budget-friendly tips, contact your local Extension Office.

Building strong families. Building Kentucky. It starts with us.

11/13/2025

Holiday meals can be expensive events. Listen as LaToya Drake shares tips for spreading the cost throughout the month and among the guests.

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11/11/2025

⚠️⚠️RECALL ALERT⚠️⚠️

‼️IMPORTANT UPDATE:
Parents and caregivers are urged to stop using any ByHeart Whole Nutrition infant formula immediately. This includes:

All lot numbers
All sizes of cans and single serve packets

ByHeart Whole Nutrition Infant Formula is available for sale online and at major retailers nationwide.

Original post:
Health officials are investigating a multistate outbreak of infant botulism linked to ByHeart Whole Nutrition Infant Formula, a powdered infant formula that has been recalled. Formula from the batches listed below should not be used. Infants that may have been fed this formula should be monitored for symptoms of botulism.

ByHeart Whole Nutrition Infant Formula, Milk-Based Powder (UPC: 5004496800)
• Batch Code: 251261P2 (“Use by: 01 Dec 2026”)
• Batch Code: 251131P2 (“Use by: 01 Dec 2026”)

For more information read the entire Kentucky Health Alert at: ukfcs.net/KPHRecallAlert

11/05/2025

Food on the table fuels families. It supports children's learning and growth. It builds communities. Listen as Dr. Courtney Luecking shares ways that you can impact families facing food insecurity.

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