Expanding the canopy: UK invites communities to celebrate Tree Week 2024 statewide

By Jordan Strickler
Published on Sep. 26, 2024

The University of Kentucky Urban Forest Initiative is celebrating all things trees statewide and with more engagement opportunities during this annual event.

Lou Hirsch takes the classroom beyond the textbook

By Jordan Strickler
Published on Sep. 20, 2024

From the fields to the oceans, one University of Kentucky Martin-Gatton CAFE faculty member doesn’t want his students to just memorize information; he wants them to connect the dots.

Weather extremes force Kentucky producers to rethink hay management and livestock strategy

By Jordan Strickler
Published on Aug. 15, 2024

University of Kentucky Martin-Gatton College of Agriculture, Food and Environment experts advise on successful livestock haying in a time of drought and hot weather.

New report from University of Kentucky and Sierra Club shows nature’s healing powers for military veterans

By Jordan Strickler
Published on Aug. 7, 2024

Outdoor activities help veterans with injuries and disabilities, including post-traumatic stress disorder.

Neighbors helping neighbors: UK Urban Forest Initiative unveils revitalization project in Eastern Kentucky community

By Jordan Strickler
Published on Aug. 1, 2024

The Urban Forest Initiative is hoping Wayland’s revitalization is just the beginning for towns affected by Eastern Kentucky flooding.

University of Kentucky promotes farmer collaboration through Good Idea Shop Talks

By Jordan Strickler
Published on Jul. 25, 2024

The online workshops foster farmer-to-farmer learning about conservation practices to regional producers and beyond. This is the second season of Good Idea Shop Talks, following a successful debut in January.

July is Kentucky grown cut flower month

By Cindy Finneseth
Published on Jul. 8, 2024

The commonwealth is home to well over 220 commercial cut flower operations, and are increasing every year.

UK researcher named an inspiring woman in plant biology

By Lindsay Travis
Published on May. 30, 2024

Martin-Gatton College of Agriculture, Food and Environment researcher Aardra Kachroo was recently nominated for her work on plant immunity.

University of Kentucky, Purdue University helping increase "green" maple syrup production

By Jordan Strickler
Published on May. 29, 2024

The multi-university study will focus on sustainable, scalable practices such as energy-efficient production and sustainable forest management.

Austin Fields makes transition from dress blues to nature's greens

By Jordan Strickler
Published on May. 23, 2024

Combining his forestry degree with his military experience, one recent University of Kentucky graduate is set to make an impact preserving the Earth’s natural resources.