‘Opening doors for youth to thrive’: Kentucky 4-H agents awarded at national conference

By Christopher Carney
Published on Nov. 4, 2024

Several Kentucky 4-H agents received awards in areas of programming, leadership and service at a prominent national conference.

‘Making informed decisions’: University of Kentucky secures USDA grant to investigate impact of food labelling

By Jordan Strickler
Published on Oct. 30, 2024

A researcher in the Department of Agricultural Economics leads a multi-university collaboration in exploring food labels’ overall influence on informing consumers in their decision-making.

Kentucky Invasive Plant Conference to address threats and innovations in plant management

By Jordan Strickler
Published on Oct. 29, 2024

Goats and drones are among this year’s innovation topics.

Two new childcare centers set to open with support from Kentucky SBDC

By Ryan Ferguson and
Published on Oct. 28, 2024

The Kentucky Small Business Development Center (SBDC), administered by the UK Martin-Gatton College of Agriculture, Food and Environment, was awarded a $300,000 grant from the Truist Charitable Trust Fund earlier this year.

'Under One Sky': UK Extension Family and Consumer Sciences department recognized with national awards

By Christopher Carney
Published on Oct. 25, 2024

A group of Family and Consumer Sciences department professionals received national recognition for programming, leadership and professional development.

Kentucky Cattlemen’s Association breaks ground on Livestock Innovation Center

Published on Oct. 24, 2024

The Kentucky Livestock Innovation Center is a unique public-private partnership between the Kentucky Cattlemen’s Association (KCA) and the University of Kentucky Martin-Gatton College of Agriculture, Food and Environment.

‘Ride of a lifetime’: University of Kentucky student living out dream at the Breeders’ Cup

By Jordan Strickler
Published on Oct. 24, 2024

For Gillian Guerra, being involved with Thoroughbred racing’s highest echelons is more than just a career step.

‘Changing the face of agriculture’: UK to host 2024 Junior MANRRS Leadership Institute

By Christopher Carney
Published on Oct. 23, 2024

The annual Junior MANRRS (Minorities in Agriculture, Natural Resources and Related Sciences) Leadership Institute is designed to inspire future college students across several dynamic fields.

Inaugural class of James B. Beam Scholars announced at University of Kentucky

By Grace Sowards
Published on Oct. 23, 2024

Three in-state University of Kentucky students are honored as James B. Beam Scholars to help build the next generation of distilling leaders.

National Forest Products Week celebrates Kentucky’s growing forest economy and sustainable practices

By Jordan Strickler
Published on Oct. 21, 2024

Established by Congress in 1960, this annual weeklong tradition celebrates and recognizes the significance of the state’s forest industry.