The McCreary County Extension Office has moved to our new location at 131 South Hwy 27, Whitley City, KY 42653

All Extension Offices Will Be Closed Throughout The State December 24th, 2025 - January 4th, 2026. Our Office Will Open At 8am On Monday, December 5th.

Welcome to the McCreary County Extension Office

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Extension Programs Available in McCreary County

4-H Youth Development

Agriculture & Natural Resources

Family & Consumer Sciences

Community & Economic Development

McCreary County Extension Office

Contact Information

Open Monday through Friday, 8:00am - 4:30pm

Closed daily for lunch from 12:00pm - 1:00pm

131 South Hwy 27
Whitley City, KY 42653
Phone: (606) 376-2524
Email: mccreary.ext@uky.edu

Extension District Board Meetings

The McCreary County Extension District Board meets on the second Monday of January, March, May, August, and October at 5:30PM EST at the McCreary County Extension Office. District board meetings are open to the public.

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Welcome to the McCreary County Extension Office