Party for the Planet begins by celebrating the past

By Carol Lea Spence
Published on Mar. 14, 2016

This year’s Party for the Planet gets a head start March 29 with a mini event called Celebrating the Past.

UKAg hemp harvester design shows promise

By Aimee Nielson
Published on Mar. 14, 2016

Hemp plant height makes harvest challenging.

UK symposium: A conversation about sustainable food systems

Published on Mar. 10, 2016

Scholars, students, community members are invited to UK on April 7 to help shape the future of food systems studies at the university.

Researcher to focus on improving diets of teens

By Katie Pratt
Published on Mar. 2, 2016

By changing teens' shopping patterns, a UK scientist hopes to improve their diets.

Mountain Monday spotlights shitake mushrooms

By Aimee Nielson
Published on Mar. 2, 2016

Kentucky forests provide ideal resources to grow shitake mushrooms.

New coalition encourages healthy eating, supports local farms

By Carol Lea Spence
Published on Mar. 1, 2016

The program joins employee wellness and community supported agriculture—a true town and gown initiative that stands to benefit a great number of people.

Serandu Custom Riding Boots wins UK Venture Challenge

By Gail Hairston
Published on Feb. 25, 2016

UKAg's Cailtin Halliwell and Allison Burke won the university-wide entrepreneurial competition.

UK specialists to give scoop on poop

By Katie Pratt
Published on Feb. 24, 2016

Regional programs are scheduled in McLean and Henderson counties.

Kentucky easing poultry restrictions after bird flu concerns decrease

By Aimee Nielson
Published on Feb. 23, 2016

Kentucky lessened restrictions in January, but tightened them back up after bird flu resurfaced in Indiana.

Annual career fair unites college students, equine industry

By Holly Wiemers
Published on Feb. 23, 2016

The eighth annual UK Equine Career and Opportunity Fair will take place from 4:30 to 7 p.m. EST March 1 at Spindletop Hall in Lexington.