‘Keep his legacy strong’: Youth Field Day in Lewis County honors UK Extension agent

By Bailey Vandiver and
Published on Apr. 29, 2025

The second annual Youth Field Day, hosted by UK Cooperative Extension in Lewis County, honors the legacy of Philip Konopka, an extension agent who died in 2023.

University of Kentucky Research and Education Center hosts Wheat Field Day 2025 on May 13

By Jennifer Elwell
Published on Apr. 28, 2025

Wheat growers and agribusiness professionals are invited to learn the latest production recommendations and market updates in Princeton, while celebrating UKREC’s centennial year.

UK Cooperative Extension Service helps begin forestry field course for high school students

By Jordan Strickler
Published on Apr. 24, 2025

Participants of the ForestryWorks Field Course will learn everything from helping to protect plant and animal habitats to exploring new forestry careers.

UK alum Mya Price helps bring agriculture together through conversations

By Zoey Ortega
Published on Apr. 23, 2025

University of Kentucky alum Mya Price is the recipient of the 2024 Lyman T. Johnson Torch of Excellence, recognizing her progress in removing barriers and facilitating conversations within agriculture.

UK Research and Education Center celebrates 100 years of environmental innovation

By Jennifer Elwell
Published on Apr. 22, 2025

The University of Kentucky’s experiment station in Princeton celebrates its global impact on sustainable agriculture and the Kentucky farmers who drive and adopt these practices on Earth Day.

Red meat allergy webinar registration now open

By Jordan Strickler
Published on Apr. 22, 2025

UK experts will discuss strategies to reduce tick bites as well as how to live with Alpha-Gal Syndrome.

University of Kentucky Field Day 2025 continues long history of education, outreach and fun

By Bailey Vandiver
Published on Apr. 21, 2025

Founded in 1970, Field Day annually welcomes thousands of FFA and 4-H students to the University of Kentucky. This year’s event is on April 24.

Kentucky Extension Conference 2025 celebrates, recognizes commitment to advancing the state together

By Christopher Carney
Published on Apr. 18, 2025

The 2025 Kentucky Extension Conference welcomed all Kentucky Cooperative Extension agents, specialists and staff to connect, cultivate and celebrate the mission of extension.

University of Kentucky faculty recognized for advancing research and extension in agriculture

By Christopher Carney
Published on Apr. 14, 2025

The Martin-Gatton College of Agriculture, Food and Environment honored faculty members for their dedication to excellence in science, research and extension programs.

Bourbon Brood of periodical cicadas ready to sing this spring in Kentucky

By Jennifer Elwell
Published on Apr. 11, 2025

UK entomologists encourage farmers and homeowners to use non-invasive methods to protect their trees and shrubs.