Breathitt County Extension Office

Martin-Gatton College of Agriculture, Food and Environment

We will be closed on Monday May 26th, 2025 in observance of Memorial Day

Welcome to the Breathitt County Extension Office

We're part of the University of Kentucky and Kentucky State University off-campus information network. Let us connect you to UK, KSU and the world. We deliver information, education, and solutions. And we grow ideas into better communities, stronger local economies, and healthier lives.

Extension Programs Available in Breathitt County

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4-H Youth Development

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Agriculture & Natural Resources

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Family & Consumer Sciences

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Community & Economic Development

Breathitt County Extension Office

Breathitt Co. Extension Office

Contact Information

Open Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM (Closed 12:00-1:00 PM for Lunch)

1155 Main Street
Jackson, KY 41339
Phone: (606) 666-8812
Fax: (606) 666-2566
Email: breathitt.ext@uky.edu

Upcoming Events

Featured Events

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Family & Consumer Sciences

Come Sew with Us

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