ID-167: On-Farm Disposal of Animal Mortalities

Spencer Guinn, Amanda Gumbert, Steve Higgins | May 6, 2013 (Minor Revision)

Animal mortalities are an expected part of animal production. Depending on the scale of the animal enterprise, animal mortalities can overwhelm the producer with a large number and mass of dead animals. This publication provides guidance to the producer for handling animal mortalities in accordance with Kentucky law.

ID-200: Environmental Compliance for Dairy Operations

Amanda Gumbert, Steve Higgins, Sarah Wightman | April 24, 2013 (New)

Some farmers are reluctant to talk about the environment, but because farms are under increasing review by state and federal regulatory agencies, producers need to be familiar with environmental issues and regulations. Implementing best management practices (BMPs) can help farmers continue to protect the environment and increase productivity.

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.

ID-207: Considerations for Starting an On-Farm Dairy Processing Enterprise

Jeffrey Bewley, Elizabeth Chaney, Brianna Goodnow, Julia Hofmeister | October 17, 2012 (New)

With proper facilities and education, entreprenuers can successfully produce value-added dairy products on-farm.

FCS4-416: Home Accessibility: Bathrooms

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 help make your bathroom a safer and more user-friendly space in your home.

FCS4-415: Home Accessibility: Bedrooms

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 bedroom a safer and more user-friendly space.

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.

FCS4-414: Home Accessibility: One Size Fits All

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

A well-designed home promotes independence and allows us the satisfaction of being able to stay in control and remain at home as we age or as our needs change.

FCS4-418: Home Accessibility: Resources

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

The following information will help you find resources and support for improving your residential situations, assessing your needs and determining which modifications and assistive technologies are most appropriate for you.