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UK student helping build a better base for 3D-printed foods
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Jordan Strickler
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Curiosity, compassion and chemistry drive one UK student’s food printing project.
Horse owners invited to hands-on Farm and Facilities Expo in Bourbon County Sept. 16
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Jordan Strickler
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The free workshop has become a centerpiece of equestrian facility learning.
Build better fences: 2025 Kentucky Fall Fencing Schools equip producers with practical skills, modern techniques
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Jennifer Elwell
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Kentucky livestock producers and agribusiness professionals will learn the latest in fencing technology, layout and legal requirements during workshop.
University of Kentucky names Jennifer Hunter Associate Dean for Extension and Director of the Kentucky Cooperative Extension Service
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Derrick Meads
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UK alum and Kentuckian Jennifer Hunter brings more than 20 years of service to this important position.
UK researcher’s work understanding honey bees receives prestigious grant
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Lindsay Travis
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One University of Kentucky researcher has earned a prestigious award to advance her studies on how environmental changes impact honey bees.
2025 Fall Kentucky Intermediate Grazing School welcomes producers at all experience levels
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Caroline Roper
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The two-day program provides on-farm demonstrations and classroom instruction in Central Kentucky for grazing management of all livestock species.
University of Kentucky students participate in U-DAIRE summer internship, gaining real-world insight into dairy industry
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Christopher Carney
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From cows to cream and everything in between, two University of Kentucky students were fully immersed in the Undergraduate Development and Internship Research Experience (U-DAIRE) program.
Blueprint Kentucky student fellows program helps reimagine one local community
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Jordan Strickler
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This unique internship experience helps communities identify and leverage their unique assets to support economic growth, tourism and quality of life.
Beef Bash 2025 provides education, research and fellowship for Kentucky’s cattle producers
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Jennifer Elwell
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The University of Kentucky is hosting its annual Beef Bash at the C. Oran Little Research Center on Saturday, September 20, with cutting-edge demonstrations and fun activities for all ages.
UK dietetics graduate ready for her dream career
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Bailey Vandiver
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Gabby Rodriguez graduated with her bachelor's degree, master’s degree and internship experience through the Accelerated Coordinated Program in Dietetics.
Saving the ‘soul of a community’: UK Land-grant Engagement program preserves arts, culture through disaster preparedness
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Jennifer Elwell
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The UK Cooperative Extension Service and university partners collaborate under Arts Preparedness in Kentucky to help communities preserve their cultural heritage and family treasures.
KATS Soil Properties Workshop is Sept. 16 in Richmond
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Jennifer Elwell
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University of Kentucky and NRCS soils experts will discuss water and nutrient retention and delivery for agricultural crop health at Eastern Kentucky University’s Meadowbrook Farm.
UK study on antibiotic resistance in cattle-associated bacteria shows potential impact on One Health
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Jordan Strickler
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University of Kentucky researchers are beginning to better understand antibiotic resistance, safeguarding its impact on humans, animals and the environment.
University of Kentucky, Cooperative Extension eager for Kentucky State Fair 2025
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Bailey Vandiver
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The University of Kentucky plays a vital role in the annual Kentucky State Fair.
‘We are all family’: Military Teen Adventure Camp continues to forge community in the outdoors
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Angelina Sonoqui
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Military Teen Adventure Camp (MTAC) gathers a record number of campers in Ocoee, Tennessee, for a long weekend of fellowship.
University of Kentucky student aiding the future of farming
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Jordan Strickler
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By championing intermediate wheatgrass health, one UK undergraduate hopes to lock Kentucky hillsides in place.
‘Health halo’ effect? UK study suggests children’s cereal is trending towards lower nutritional quality
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Christopher Carney
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Considered to be a staple for many families at breakfast time, a new study suggests that cereals have become unhealthier in the past decade for children.
‘Let’s do our part in advocating for Kentucky’: UK student makes a difference with internship on Capitol Hill
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Christopher Carney
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Marianna Grabova recently completed a competitive internship in Washington, D.C., building on what she learns in the classroom as a student at the University of Kentucky.
Cultivating growth in horticulture: UK Research and Education Center reflects on a century of impact
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Jennifer Elwell
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Improving fruit and vegetable production in Western Kentucky was a primary focus of the Princeton-based agricultural experiment station when it opened in 1925. Later efforts included integrated pest management strategies and nursery crops, elevating the significance of UKREC’s horticulture impact.
Huddle up for Roundup 2025, celebrating a community like no other
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Christopher Carney
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The Martin-Gatton College of Agriculture, Food and Environment community is invited to a lineup of fun events, including the UK football game on Sept. 6.
One University of Kentucky student’s search for contaminants in Appalachian streams
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Jordan Strickler
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How a student shifted her perspective on engineering and opened the door to a future in environmental research.
Cost-share opportunities on Horse Farms Field Day set for Aug. 9
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Holly Wiemers
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See how conservation practices and cost-share opportunities are utilized on a working farm in Central Kentucky.
UK students ‘grow in the workplace’ through John Deere internships
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Bailey Vandiver
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This summer, Gabryele Carter and Jakayla Allen interned with John Deere, enriching their academic experience.
The 2025 Outstanding Teaching Awards: Eric Luteyn
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Jenny Wells-Hosley
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A doctoral candidate and teaching assistant in the Department of Plant and Soil Sciences, Luteyn emphasizes experiential learning and often draws on his Army background in his approach to teaching.
University of Kentucky experts set date for Mechanical Weed Control Field Day
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Grace Sowards
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Hosted by the Martin-Gatton College of Agriculture, Food and Environment, this field day provides growers with necessary resources to protect their crops.
