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Thomas Poe Cooper Farm Leadership Award presented to Clayton Geralds and Frank Penn
By
Grace Sowards
Published on Jan. 5, 2024
Geralds and Penn were recognized by Extension for their outstanding contributions to the Kentucky agricultural community.
Seeds of support: Transforming 4-H camps into havens for social, emotional and behavioral health
By
Jordan Strickler
Published on Jan. 3, 2024
Ryley Butler Modaff, a graduate student in the College of Social Work and inaugural 4-H Camp Behavioral Health Fellow, says the fellowship program is a buttress for youth health.
University of Kentucky hosts 12th annual Junior MANRRS Leadership Institute
By
C.E. Huffman
Published on Dec. 22, 2023
The Minorities in Agriculture, Natural Resources and Related Sciences (MANRRS) student chapter at the University of Kentucky hosted over 100 high and middle school students from throughout the commonwealth at the annual event.
UK student wins Tri Societies oral presentation award for ongoing hemp research
By
Jordan Strickler
Published on Dec. 19, 2023
One student’s innovative approach combines field observations with advanced lab research. This work offers crucial insights for hemp cultivation’s future.
University of Kentucky Block and Bridle chapter celebrates 100 years dedicated to animal agriculture
By
Christopher Carney
Published on Dec. 18, 2023
Since 1923, a devoted membership of passionate students and alumni dedicated to the field and profession of animal agriculture is continuing to build a legacy based on three founding principles – character, sincerity and morality.
University of Kentucky alum pays it forward with Junior MANRRS
By
Christopher Carney
Published on Dec. 13, 2023
Caitlyn McFadden is paving the way for more students to explore careers at John Deere through MANRRS, minorities in agriculture, natural resources and related sciences, a program that has given so much to her starting in high school.
Unveiling the secret garden: University of Kentucky researcher finds winter annuals can save honey bees
By
Jordan Strickler
Published on Dec. 13, 2023
Farmers can play a significant role in enhancing honey bee survival rates by unearthing certain winter weeds, furthering more “bee-friendly” adjustments in agricultural practices in Kentucky and beyond.
UK researcher unraveling the mystery of a potential global agricultural threat in Kentucky and beyond
By
Jordan Strickler
Published on Dec. 11, 2023
Introduction of an aggressive, exotic disease could have had serious global wheat trade implications and beyond for Kentucky farmers.
Rising from the rubble: UK Research and Education Center at Princeton reveals remarkable post-tornado transformation
By
Jordan Strickler
Published on Dec. 7, 2023
Amidst the challenges and reconstruction, the Research and Education Center at Princeton has persevered.
UK James B. Beam Institute opens registration for highly anticipated 2024 Bourbon Industry Conference
By
Christopher Carney
Published on Dec. 7, 2023
Join 800 distillers, researchers, distillery and supporting industry employees for three days of learning and information exchange in Kentucky's dynamic signature industry.