Breathitt County Extension Office

Martin-Gatton College of Agriculture, Food and Environment

Our office will be closed January 6th, 2025 due to inclement weather.

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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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

Happenings at Breathitt County Extension Office

Upcoming Events

Featured Events

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Community & Economic Development, Family & Consumer Sciences

Cooking through the Calendar

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Breakfast and Italian Sausage Workshop

News from Extension

UK professor recognized with lifetime achievement award for decades of community development contributions

‘Never give up’: UK first generation, non-traditional student overcomes obstacles to graduate

UK launches Connect 120 initiative to foster statewide economic growth

Extension Quick Links

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Report to the People 2023

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