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CEDIK executive director wins 2022 Excellence in Extension award
By
Haley Simpkins
Published on Nov. 10, 2022
Alison Davis, extension professor in the UK Department of Agricultural Economics and executive director of the Community and Economic Development Initiative of Kentucky, received the 2022 Excellence in Extension for an Individual award.
First-generation students share their UK CAFE experience
By
Haley Simpkins
Published on Nov. 9, 2022
In celebration of National First-Generation Student Week Nov. 7-11, four UK CAFE first-generation students shared their trailblazing journey to becoming the first in their family to earn a four-year degree.
Conference will help cut down on Kentucky’s invasive plant species

By
Jordan Strickler
Published on Oct. 31, 2022
Invasive plants have a significant negative impact on Kentucky. They destroy native habitats and drive up business costs by interfering with the logging, fishing and tourism industries.
Giving back by giving UK CAFE students travel opportunities
By
Haley Simpkins
Published on Oct. 28, 2022
When Carol Hanley was 10 years old, she never imagined that she would eventually travel to more than 30 countries and hold two doctoral degrees, let alone be able to share the gift of educational travel with students for years to come.
Prestigious NSF award advances UK researcher’s low-cost water treatment work
By
Travis Scott
Published on Oct. 27, 2022
Along the rivers that snake across the Commonwealth, you’ll find a University of Kentucky researcher taking samples to study the health of the water flowing through the state.
UK fellowship students help engage communities local and abroad
By
Haley Simpkins
Published on Oct. 26, 2022
University of Kentucky students and staff are putting the word “engagement” into action through the Building Prosperity for Rural Communities summer fellowship.
UK CAFE professor recognized by ESPN2 for ‘Going the Extra Yard’
By
Lindsey Piercy
Published on Oct. 26, 2022
2023 Kentucky Crop Health Conference registration opens Nov. 1

By
Aimee Nielson
Published on Oct. 24, 2022
The University of Kentucky College of Agriculture, Food and Environment is committed to educating agricultural industry professionals about integrated pest management. In 2023, UK CAFE will offer the inaugural Kentucky Crop Health Conference.
Kentucky agriculture at Mother Nature’s mercy as drought conditions worsen, Mississippi River traffic slows

By
Aimee Nielson
Published on Oct. 20, 2022
Kentucky farmers, especially in the western part of the state, are experiencing drought conditions worse than the 1980s.
UK to host Crop Pest Management webinar series
By
Haley Simpkins
Published on Oct. 20, 2022
Beginning Nov. 8, the University of Kentucky College of Agriculture, Food and Environment will host a series of five webinars covering field crop protection.