A positive partnership: 4-H Youth Development, College of Health Sciences work to adapt toys for children

By Bailey Vandiver
Published on Nov. 20, 2024

High school students who participate in 4-H have contributed to Toys with a Purpose, which lends adapted toys to families for free.

‘A strong showing’: UK Cooperative Extension County agents recognized, awarded at national conference

By Christopher Carney
Published on Nov. 19, 2024

The National Association of County Agricultural Agents (NACAA) 2024 conference awarded several University of Kentucky county extension agents for commitment to the field.

From barrel to bottle: New JBBI class gives UK students a hands-on look at bourbon commercialization

By Grace Sowards
Published on Nov. 15, 2024

Herb Heneman is teaching a new course at the University of Kentucky James B. Beam Institute for Kentucky Spirits for students looking to learn about all roles within the industry.

University of Kentucky transforming invasive Carp into health-boosting collagen products

By Jordan Strickler
Published on Nov. 13, 2024

Through the extraction of collagen, the project seeks to turn invasive carp into a valuable and lucrative resource.

Turning waste into fuel: Bourbon industry offers new path for renewable energy

By Jordan Strickler
Published on Nov. 12, 2024

University of Kentucky researchers are finding new ways to use bourbon byproducts.

Kentucky Master Naturalist Program opens applications for 2025 cohort, blending online learning and field training

By Jordan Strickler
Published on Nov. 11, 2024

Kentucky residents are invited to learn the ins and outs of the state’s ecosystem.

Hungry for learning? Try SNACK Club for nutrition resources on feeding kids

By Grace Sowards
Published on Nov. 8, 2024

SNACK Club was created by a group of experts in the Department of Dietetics and Human Nutrition at the University of Kentucky to give caregivers the tools they need to raise healthy eaters.

University of Kentucky Beam Institute, Cooper House complex honored by AIA Kentucky

By Grace Sowards
Published on Nov. 7, 2024

Two state-of-the-art University of Kentucky Martin-Gatton College of Agriculture, Food and Environment buildings provide valuable resources and education for all UK students.

‘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 labeling

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.