Clay County Extension Office

Martin-Gatton College of Agriculture, Food and Environment

Welcome to the Clay County Extension Office

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-Redbud trees photo by Connie Fields

Extension Programs Available in Clay County

4-H Youth Development

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Agriculture & Natural Resources

Fruit & Vegetables in a Basket

Family & Consumer Sciences

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Community & Economic Development

Clay County Extension Office

Clay County Extension Office building

Contact Information

Open Monday through Friday, 8:00am - 4:00pm

PO Box 421
69 Jameson Rd
Manchester, KY 40962-0421
Phone: (606) 598-2789
Fax: (606) 598-2695
Email: clay.ext@uky.edu

EXCEL

86 Muddy Gap Rd
Manchester, KY 40962

EXCEL building

DISASTER INFORMATION

If you are a disaster survivor, please visit FEMA.gov for up-to-date information on currect disaster declarations. If you have questions about your disaster assistance application, you can call (800) 621-3362 or visit disasterassistance.gov or use the FEMA mobile app.

See other important links below.

Ready.gov: Prepare for Tornadoes-Stay Safe During-Stay Safe After National Weather Service American Red Cross Protecting your Family & Home after a Natural Disaster Financial Management after a Natural Disaster Keeping Food & Water Safe after a Natural Disaster Navigating Trauma after a Natural Disaster Helping Older Adults & People with Disabilities Cope after a Disaster

Happenings at Clay County Extension Office

4-H Project Days flyer

Event

4-H Project Days

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Event

Walk your Way Challenge

CAIP flyer

Event

2025 CAIP Sign-ups

Pink camera

Event

4-H Summer Photo Challenge

Upcoming Events

Canning jars containing homegrown vegetables

Family & Consumer Sciences

Pressure Canning

Smoking meats with a grill/smoker

Cooking with Smoke

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Pins & Needles Homemaker Club

Mental Health Mondays

Family & Consumer Sciences

Mental Health Mondays

News from Extension

University of Kentucky Research and Education Center hosts summer commodity field tours in its 100th year

‘Putting all the pieces of Extension together’: Water conservation practices in full display at local farm

University of Kentucky hosts Farm Succession Seminar on July 23

Extension Quick Links

What is Cooperative Extension Extension Field Directory Publications College News Weather Nutrition Education Programs Directions to Our Office County Extension Leadership Clay Co. Report to the People 2024 County Budget Information

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