UK study suggests maple syrup industry can greatly tap into and expand Kentucky’s forest economy

By Jordan Strickler
Published on May. 14, 2025

A new study spearheaded by the University of Kentucky shows an untapped economic potential for maple syrup with the state’s woodland owners.

Charge up your skills at the 2025 Electric Fencing School

By Jennifer Elwell
Published on May. 13, 2025

The Master Grazer Electric Fencing School on June 3 will provide design fundamentals and hands-on installation and troubleshooting sessions.

Registration for 2025 Kentucky Woodland Owners Short Course now open

By Jordan Strickler
Published on May. 12, 2025

The workshop aims to help woodland owners improve their woodlands.

A behind-the-scenes look at the University of Kentucky’s first-ever bourbon release

By Grace Sowards
Published on May. 12, 2025

The University of Kentucky James B. Beam Institute for Kentucky Spirits, housed in the Martin-Gatton College of Agriculture, Food and Environment, successfully launched WildCask bourbon, a brand concept brought to fruition by students.

UK forestry students assist in reforesting former mine site in Hazard

By Grace Sowards
Published on May. 9, 2025

University of Kentucky forestry students are working with Martin-Gatton CAFE stakeholders and members of the community to help reforest the Commonwealth.

‘Resiliently Rooted: From Roots to Canopy’ brings urban forestry and art together

By Jordan Strickler
Published on May. 7, 2025

The Resiliently Rooted: From Roots to Canopy project began as an independent student internship assignment. Now, it’s a public art showcase and competition that brought over 600 visitors to the Bolivar Art Gallery at the University of Kentucky.

UK student leader connects peers with agriculture industry through Agriculture Future of America

By Zoey Ortega
Published on May. 7, 2025

University of Kentucky sophomore Miranda Donnelly is UK’s college ambassador for Agriculture Future of America, which helps students find their home within agriculture.

‘Everything comes from plants’: UK professor dedicates 35 years to plant pathology

By Christopher Carney
Published on May. 6, 2025

University of Kentucky extension professor Paul Vincelli is leaving a legacy at the Martin-Gatton College of Agriculture, Food and Environment—dedicating more than three decades to the field of plant pathology.

Kentucky small businesses honored at annual State Capitol awards ceremony

By Ryan Ferguson
Published on May. 5, 2025

In celebration of National Small Business Week, the Kentucky Small Business Development Center will honor small businesses across the Commonwealth.

‘Drawing on the community’s needs’: UK landscape architecture students help transform neighborhood in Paris, Kentucky

By Christopher Carney
Published on May. 2, 2025

University of Kentucky sophomore students in the landscape architecture program developed design plans to help revitalize a local community in Central Kentucky. These students, now seniors, return to the site to see their ideas take flight.