July 2025 Edition

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July 2025

DATES

July 4
Office Closed
July 15
Check in fair entries
July 16-19
Daviess County Fair
July 21
Tune into WBKR
July 23
Farm Succession Seminar
July 26
Farm and Family Ag Day at Panther Creek Park
July 28
Home cleaning program at library
August 14-24
Kentucky State Fair
August 18
Tune into WBKR
August 19
Homemaker Lesson training
August 26
Cooking Program

FARMERS’ MARKET
Along with Katie and Sharayha at the Extension booth, be sure to stop by the Master Gardener’s booth on Saturdays. They are adding adult and youth activities this year. The adult topic on July 5^th will be herbs. The youth activity for July is Suncatchers on July 26th.

Kentucky State Fair
Check out www.kystatefair.org for more information on this year’s State Fair. Also, be sure to plan your visit and include Cloverville to see all the 4-H exhibits from around the state!

Cooking Class
Travel around the world with Extension! Our adult cooking program will be a series of flavors from different countries. August 26th is the first of the series. See the August newsletter for an announcement of the country. 
Registration is required, and will open August 4.
November 11th is the second date, and two more dates will be announced closer to the end of the year for spring.

WBKR
Be sure to tune in around 8:10 am on July 21st for on-air reviews of July’s calendar recipe: Chicken Burgers.

HOME CLEANING PRODUCTS…safe, healthy, and green
Check out the Daviess County Public Library website for more details and to register for this program on July 28th at 6pm, presented by Katie Alexander. https://daviesscounty.librarycalendar.com/events/month

2025 Daviess County Fair
Daviess County Fair is July 16-19 at the Lions Club Fairgrounds. 
We will be taking entries for our open division on July 15^th from 4-7pm at the fairgrounds.
We have new categories this year in baked foods and sewing!
Check out all of our fair categories for entries by coming by the Extension Office or on our webpage at https://daviess.ca.uky.edu/dc-fair.

Please see the pdf version for the agenda and registration information for the Kentucky Farm Succession Seminar, “Building the Bridge to Your Farm’s Future” on July 23, 2005, at the Owensboro Convention Center. 

Traveling with Children
Source: David Weisenhorn, Ph.D.; Specialist for Parenting and Child Development

Traveling with children is different from traveling alone or with other adults. Here are a few tips to help you prepare for fun trips with your children.

Before you go:

Talk about the trip. Start with a conversation about where you're going, why, who you’ll see, and what you hope to experience. Explain how you'll travel — car, plane, or train — to help build excitement and ease anxiety.

Identify potential challenges. Prepare your children for differences in routines or environments. If you're traveling during hot weather or hiking through nature, discuss safety concerns like drinking water, staying on the trail, and avoiding unfamiliar plants. The goal is to build awareness, not anxiety.

Set behavior expectations. Remind children how to behave in different settings: visiting grandparents, eating in restaurants, or sitting next to a sibling. Simple reminders like, “We keep our hands to ourselves,” or “We don’t ask for candy at the store,” work for all ages. Even adults use this— like telling yourself you’re not going to buy anything not on your list. Speaking expectations out loud helps build self-control.

Get kids involved in packing. Let kids help create a short, simple packing list. It teaches organization and builds excitement. Be patient — they’ll need help.

Entertainment options. Travel is a great time to connect. Start with conversation, then move to games: travel bingo, coloring books, 20 questions, cards, karaoke. Screens are fine, but books, puzzles, and word searches are great alternatives.

Plan for delays. Travel with kids typically takes longer. Add 30 to 45 minutes for every 3 hours on the road. Plan pit stops so kids can move, snack, and use the bathroom. While this can add time to your travels it makes happier travelers.

During your trip:

Stick to routines. Try to maintain regular meal, nap, and bedtime schedules. It may take creativity, but it is worth the effort.

Let kids take the lead. Invite your children to make decisions: “Which trail should we take?” or “What do you want to see first?” This builds confidence and keeps them engaged.

Safety. Carry a few basics — water, snacks, flashlight, and a small first-aid kit.

Expect meltdowns. They happen, no matter how prepared you are. Expecting a few tough moments helps you stay calm and respond with patience.

After your trip:

Reflect together. Ask your family: What did you love most? Least? What are you glad we did? What would you do again? What will you remember most? These moments build connection and help shape future trips.

Please see the pdf version for the information about the 2025 Family and Farm Ag Day on July 26, 2025, from 10 am to 2 pm at Panther Creek Park South

Homemaker Happenings

Homemaker Lesson Training
Homemaker Lesson Trainings will start back up on August 19th at the Daviess County Extension Office only. We will have training for two lessons:

10 am - September lesson: The Big Freeze
this is a Food, Nutrition, and Health lesson

11 am - October lesson - Indoor Air Quality
this is an Environment Housing, and Energy lesson

A complete lesson schedule is included in this newsletter.

Food Bags
Homemakers made up and delivered 48 fresh food bags to President’s Place. Thanks to Reid’s and Great Harvest for help with produce and bread donations.

Homemaker Picnic
A great time was had by all who came!

Camp Courageous
On June 20^th, the Daviess County Homemakers donated their handmade pillowcases!