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UK students spend spring break on equine study away trip in Puerto Rico
By
Jordan Strickler
Published on Apr. 12, 2023
This year, a few equine-loving University of Kentucky students from the UK College of Agriculture, Food and Environment enjoyed a unique spring break adventure.
UK helps revive state’s critical white oak trees
By
Jordan Strickler
Published on Apr. 10, 2023
Inside the Blue Grass Army Depot, volunteers are helping restore woodlands.
UK CAFE, Cooperative Extension and Social Work partner to support youth mental health through summer camps
By
Jordan Strickler
Published on Apr. 6, 2023
A new collaborative initiative at the University of Kentucky is working to better support children and teens struggling with mental health challenges.
Collaborating on cancer education: Markey Cancer Center and UK Cooperative Extension join forces
By
Jennifer Stover
Published on Apr. 4, 2023
A new podcast collaboration between the UK Markey Cancer Center and UK Cooperative Extension will improve cancer awareness across the commonwealth.
UK College of Agriculture, Food and Environment and ROTC empower women for a stronger future
By
Jordan Strickler
Published on Mar. 30, 2023
Women are excelling in both CAFE and ROTC.
UK’s James B. Beam Institute introduces innovative teaching methods with new 30-foot column still
By
Aimee Nielson
Published on Mar. 29, 2023
The 30-foot still had to be lowered through the roof.
Conservation takes center stage in UK spring workshops
By
Jordan Strickler
Published on Mar. 27, 2023
Farmers and landowners can use conservation practices to manage their land to reduce nutrient waterway pollution.
Discover Kentucky’s natural world through UK Master Naturalist Program
By
Jordan Strickler
Published on Mar. 24, 2023
Open to anyone interested in nature and the environment, the Master Naturalist program provides participants with a deep understanding of Kentucky’s natural resources and the skills and knowledge necessary to protect and conserve them.
Color Me Kentucky fashion show to showcase unique local styles
By
Aimee Nielson
Published on Mar. 23, 2023
This year, students will showcase what makes Kentucky fashion unique.
UK Ag Equine Programs hosts Horsey Hustle 5K benefiting student enrichment
By
Holly Wiemers
Published on Mar. 21, 2023
The University of Kentucky Ag Equine Programs will host the second annual Horsey Hustle 5K April 1 at Coldstream Park in Lexington.
Chellgren Center advances UK’s commitment to academic excellence
By
Ryan Girves
Published on Mar. 17, 2023
The Chellgren Student Fellows Program and the funding assistance program, the Chellgren Center has facilitated the growth of over 500 students.
UK spring fencing schools coming in April
By
Aimee Nielson
Published on Mar. 16, 2023
Schools are April 11 and April 13
Food Connection virtual workshop teaches farm food safety plan development
By
Jordan Strickler
Published on Mar. 15, 2023
Developing a food safety plan helps growers be organized and proactive in reducing risks and allows them to design efficient procedures that are unique to their operation
UK Ag Week focuses on food
By
Seth Riker
Published on Mar. 15, 2023
Food is the primary theme of CAFE’s upcoming National Agriculture Week celebrations March 19-25.
Bradford pear bounty program combats invasive Kentucky trees
By
Jordan Strickler
Published on Mar. 14, 2023
Kentucky property owners looking to rid their yards of invasive and troublesome Bradford pear trees may find help through the Bradford Pear Bounty Program.
UK student earns prestigious agricultural ambassadorship
By
Jordan Strickler
Published on Mar. 14, 2023
A University of Kentucky College of Agriculture, Food and Environment student was named an Agriculture Future of America ambassador.
UK professor recognized for administrative excellence
By
Jordan Strickler
Published on Mar. 13, 2023
A University of Kentucky College of Agriculture, Food and Environment faculty member recently earned the 2023 Council of Administration of Family and Consumer Sciences Excellence in Administrator award.
Engineering’s Meads to lead Ag Communications
By
Chris Crumrine
Published on Mar. 13, 2023
The College of Agriculture, Food and Environment appointed Derrick Meads as their new Marketing and Strategic Communications Director.
Invasive insect species closer to Kentucky border
By
Jordan Strickler
Published on Mar. 8, 2023
Kentucky residents should be on the lookout for an invasive bug with the potential to disrupt multiple industries.
Warm early spring means early Eastern tent caterpillar egg hatch
By
Holly Wiemers
Published on Mar. 6, 2023
An abnormally warm spring has created favorable conditions for an early Eastern tent caterpillar hatch.
Kentucky Saves Piggy Bank contest promotes financial literacy
By
Jordan Strickler
Published on Mar. 2, 2023
A UK Extension contest encouraged all Kentucky school-aged children to compete and design their own piggy bank.
Popular University of Kentucky lawn mower clinic is March 2-5
By
Aimee Nielson
Published on Feb. 24, 2023
Clinic is for working machines only and requires reservations.
Charitable gift honors late ag econ professor, promotes international agriculture awareness
By
Aimee Nielson
Published on Feb. 23, 2023
Gift will boost agricultural economics education and equine safety, welfare.
IPM Training School set for March 8 in Paducah
By
Aimee Nielson
Published on Feb. 22, 2023
UK specialists will share the latest IPM research.
Kentucky beef cow inventory lowest since 1967; hay supplies tight
By
Aimee Nielson
Published on Feb. 17, 2023
Kentucky beef cow numbers are the lowest they've been since 1967.