2013 Woodland Owners Short Course to be held in conjunction with Kentucky Wood Expo

By Carol Lea Spence
Published on Jul. 15, 2013

Novice and experienced woodland owners are invited to attend one of the Woodland Owners Short Courses offered in each of the three geographical regions of Kentucky.

Name change reflects broad work of UK College of Agriculture, Food and Environment

By Laura Skillman
Published on Jun. 28, 2013

On July 1, the University of Kentucky College of Agriculture will become the College of Agriculture, Food and Environment.

UK research focusing on bringing back pollinators

By Katie Pratt
Published on Jun. 25, 2013

UK entomology researchers are testing mixtures of wildflowers to determine which can best rebuild bee and monarch butterfly populations in the state.

Sophistication of Kentucky’s producers, food systems impresses visitors

By Carol Lea Spence
Published on Jun. 25, 2013

Cooperative Extension agents and specialists from around the country visited Lexington recently and left with an appreciation for Central Kentucky’s farmers and food system.

UK and state partner to restore bottomland hardwoods

Published on Apr. 22, 2013

A Woodlands and Wildlife Field Day on June 1 in Hopkins County will offer owners of bottomlands the opportunity to learn more about their forests.

The Arboretum invites people to Party for the Planet

Published on Apr. 16, 2013

April is the month to Party for the Planet, a celebration of Earth Month at The Arboretum, State Botanical Garden of Kentucky.

Tri-state woodlands and wildlife workshop March 23

By Carol Lea Spence
Published on Mar. 20, 2013

Forestry and wildlife experts will offer advice on how to get the most from woodland properties during the Ohio River Valley Woodland and Wildlife Workshop on March 23.

From soil to supper: Arboretum throws open gates to Kentucky chefs

By Carol Lea Spence
Published on Mar. 20, 2013

The College of Agriculture invites Kentucky chefs to pick their favorite vegetables and herbs to be grown in the Kentucky Chefs’ Ultimate Kitchen Garden on the grounds of The Arboretum.

3rd UK invasive species conference set for April 3

By Carol Lea Spence
Published on Mar. 19, 2013

The University of Kentucky College of Agriculture will present the 3rd Conference on Invasion Biology, Ecology and Management, April 3 at the UK Student Center.

‘1491’ author to speak at UK Environmental Issues Event

By Carol Lea Spence
Published on Mar. 19, 2013

Author Charles Mann will speak at the University of Kentucky College of Agriculture’s Environmental Issues Event, 7 p.m. EDT April 2 in the Worsham Theater.