Lexington, KY, United States
Myrtle Weldon (1890-1971). After earning degrees in home economics, in 1924 she began work as state leader of the University of Kentucky Home Economics Extension program. During her 30-year tenure, subject areas increased and the program grew from 23 to 110 agents. Under her leadership, the Kentucky
Federation of Homemakers was formed in 1932. (Reverse) Family & Consumer Sciences Extension in Kentucky- Programs began in 1914 when 17 county agents were hired to focus on canning work. Early agents
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