UK entomologist says urban pest control still important during pandemic

By Katie Pratt
Published on Mar. 30, 2020

UK entomologists are offering tips to help pest control professionals continue to do their job while practicing social distancing.

Think before you flush, and other tips for protecting yourself and Kentucky’s water resources

By Carol Lea Spence
Published on Mar. 30, 2020

Keepers of municipal sanitary systems are urging people to think before they flush. personal care products, cleaning supplies and other household waste should be disposed of properly.

“Horticulture Webinar Wednesdays” bring spring into your home

By Carol Lea Spence
Published on Mar. 27, 2020

The University of Kentucky Cooperative Extension Service is offering free “Horticulture Webinar Wednesdays” on a number of topics.

UK Forage Extension YouTube videos can help producers work through issues this spring

By Katie Pratt
Published on Mar. 27, 2020

Producers can find information related to all aspect of forage and livestock production on the KYForages YouTube page.

Public-private partnership helps to shore up local farms during these uncertain times

By Carol Lea Spence
Published on Mar. 26, 2020

Aramark, UK’s partner in dining services, The Food Connection at the University of Kentucky and Bluegrass Farm to Table quickly mobilized to try to find a new outlet for local farmers displaced by UK closing its campus.

Planning for emergencies is the best practice for cattle producers

By Aimee Nielson
Published on Mar. 26, 2020

Now is the time for cattle producers to review their emergency management plans.

4-H encourages youth gardening; offers resources

By Katie Pratt
Published on Mar. 25, 2020

Gardening is a great way to get children excited about the outdoors, especially during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Support and resilience could be bright lining to dark business cloud

By Carol Lea Spence
Published on Mar. 24, 2020

Small-business owners affected by statewide shutdowns in response to the COVID-19 pandemic can turn to CEDIK and the Kentucky Small Business Development Center for valuable resources to help them stay afloat.

UK livestock specialists say people can learn important lessons from animals in tough times

By Aimee Nielson
Published on Mar. 23, 2020

Humans can learn important lessons from animals.

Programming in packages: Extension agents reaching clients through innovative ways during pandemic

By Katie Pratt
Published on Mar. 23, 2020

Extension agents are developing creative ways to reach their clients during the COVID-19 pandemic.