News Archive: Sustainability
Kentucky Master Naturalist Program launches spring 2024 training cohort

By
Jordan Strickler
Published on Nov. 20, 2023
Registration is now open for the Spring 2024 Kentucky Master Naturalist Program training cohort.
University of Kentucky students serve healthy, balanced meals to community through Meals on Wings

By
Christopher Carney
Published on Nov. 16, 2023
UK students volunteer at the Campus Kitchen in collecting, organizing and delivering nutritious meals through the Meals on Wings program — embodying dedication to reducing food waste, and addressing food and nutrition disparities.
UK students and TreesLouisville transform a major city's canopy and community

By
Jordan Strickler
Published on Nov. 13, 2023
Louisville is experiencing a significant environmental improvement, driven in part by University of Kentucky Martin-Gatton College of Agriculture, Food and Environment students.
University of Kentucky professor leads research team pioneering climate change study

By
Jordan Strickler
Published on Nov. 6, 2023
A University of Kentucky Martin-Gatton College of Agriculture, Food and Environment faculty member is embarking on groundbreaking research in Costa Rica.
University of Kentucky Dining forges new partnership with local, family-owned farm
Published on Nov. 6, 2023
UK Dining partners with Cleav's Family Market, furthering sustainable agriculture initiatives and the local food economy.
The Food Connection publishes annual UK dining report, showing strong local purchasing performance

By
Christopher Carney
Published on Oct. 24, 2023
UK Dining remains committed to developing local value chains amidst a changing food landscape and student preferences.
Beef Seedstock Symposium to focus on genetics and more

By
Aimee Nielson
Published on Sep. 29, 2023
UK and UT Cooperative Extension Services will join together to serve seedstock producers.
UK and Kentucky Forage and Grassland Council Field Day explores sustainability on historic family farm

By
Jordan Strickler
Published on Sep. 26, 2023
Farmers, livestock producers and consumers will learn about the benefits of forage-based agriculture and the importance of supporting local food systems.
Fall Grazing Conference to focus on low-stress livestock handling

By
Aimee Nielson
Published on Sep. 19, 2023
The conferences take place Oct. 31 and Nov. 1.
Tree Week brings people and nature together

By
Jordan Strickler
Published on Sep. 18, 2023
The sixth-annual Tree Week celebrates greenspaces that surround us.