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Last weekend’s Whitley County Small Farms Conference gave farmers, gardeners and conservationists plenty of opportunities to network and learn about a wide range of topics related to agriculture. The two-day event featured numerous guest speakers, live demonstrations, and gave...

Last spring, the Whitley County Cooperative Extension office in Goldbug hosted the first-ever Eastern Kentucky Small Farms Conference. The event was a huge success, and organizers are hoping to see an even bigger turnout when the conference returns later this month.

Farming means a lot more than just raising crops or tending to livestock. It is a business, and just like with any business, there are several variables to consider. There is the financial aspect, being properly insured, and proper equipment maintenance, just to name a few.

Photos by TIMOTHY WYATT A soap-making class was held Friday evening at the Whitley County Extension Community Art Center, where attendees learned how to create natural soaps using goat milk and honey bases. The class was led by Laura Rogers with Kentucky State University.