Nancy Cox to retire from UK, serving more than 20 years as agriculture leader

By Jay Blanton
Published on May. 15, 2024

Nancy Cox, dean of the Martin-Gatton College of Agriculture, Food and Environment (CAFE) and UK's first-ever vice president for Land-grant Engagement, plans to retire in late summer. Photo by Matt Barton

University of Kentucky James B. Beam Institute for Kentucky Spirits names its first-ever head distiller

By Grace Sowards
Published on May. 13, 2024

Glenna Joyce, who has worked as the education coordinator at the Beam Institute since early 2021, will now be running distillery operations on campus.

Gatton Foundation Endowed Chairs announced, advancing Kentucky through promising research

By Christopher Carney
Published on May. 13, 2024

University of Kentucky faculty researchers Alison Gustafson and Tiffany Messer are conferred as the first Gatton Foundation Endowed Chairs—an award for continuing transformational research, extension efforts and programming that addresses agricultural and societal challenges. 

Kentucky Agriculture Training School hosting valuable workshops to enhance your growing season

By Christopher Carney
Published on May. 10, 2024

The Kentucky Agriculture Training School (KATS) is offering several hands-on, interactive workshops designed to educate on important topics during the growing season.

The final course: UK instructor Bob Perry’s educational and culinary legacy

By Jordan Strickler
Published on May. 8, 2024

The University of Kentucky chef-in-residence has quite an accomplished career. While he may be retiring from the university, he will certainly not be forgotten by his students, colleagues and industry peers.

From Army green to nature’s greenery, one UK student wants to improve the military’s carbon footprint

By Jordan Strickler
Published on May. 7, 2024

University of Kentucky student Peyton Zelenak aims to help the Army become a more naturally sustainable institution.

Kentucky 4-H to celebrate 100 years at teen conference

By Christopher Carney
Published on May. 3, 2024

The 2024 Kentucky 4-H Teen Conference will celebrate 100 years — bringing together high school youth from across the Commonwealth and building strong future leaders on June 11-14.

Kentucky small businesses to be awarded and recognized at State Capitol

By Christopher Carney and
Published on May. 1, 2024

This annual event celebrates National Small Business Week, recognizing high-performing small business owners in Kentucky.

University of Kentucky graduate returns full circle to her equine passion and roots 

By Jordan Strickler
Published on Apr. 30, 2024

After a long and winding road, one student is finally fulfilling her dream of working with horses and hopes to one day teach the next generation of equine professionals.

Take the next step: Get market-ready with business skills, tools for success

By Christopher Carney
Published on Apr. 30, 2024

The MarketReady Training Program offers two upcoming sessions for Kentucky producers, farmers, agents and anyone interested in selling their farm products to gain valuable business acumen.