Food as Health Alliance celebrates first anniversary

By Grace Sowards
Published on Oct. 4, 2024

The University of Kentucky Martin-Gatton College of Agriculture, Food and Environment is home to the Food as Health Alliance, which brings together key groups across the state committed to reducing food insecurity and improving health outcomes across the Commonwealth.

UK hosts second annual Engagement Academy, showcasing partnerships and collaboration

By Christopher Carney
Published on Oct. 3, 2024

The two-day symposium included presentations, discussions and tours to learn about campus-wide collaborative projects centered around extension efforts and engagement.

University of Kentucky presents the One Health Symposium on Nov. 1

By Christopher Carney
Published on Oct. 2, 2024

Attendees will learn about topics showcasing collaborative efforts across different disciplines to obtain optimal health for people, animals and the environment. Registration is now open.

University of Kentucky launches 2024 Fall Crop Protection webinar series

By Jordan Strickler
Published on Oct. 1, 2024

The free online webinars will address key topics in field crop integrated pest management.

UK plant pathologists spearhead Fusarium head blight research on hemp

By Jordan Strickler
Published on Oct. 1, 2024

The University of Kentucky Hemp Research, Extension and Education program at Martin-Gatton CAFE is finding new scientific ways to understand and combat a growing hemp threat.

Distilling, Wine and Brewing Certificate alum Alex Mayes went from Beam Institute student to Beam engineer

By Grace Sowards
Published on Sep. 30, 2024

Entering college planning to be a doctor and graduating a bourbon engineer is quite the switch up. Beam Institute alum Alex Mayes did just that; and couldn’t have done it anywhere other than the University of Kentucky. 

‘A big win for everybody’: Wildcat Market gives UK students free, locally sourced food

By Bailey Vandiver
Published on Sep. 27, 2024

The third annual Wildcat Market provided fresh, local produce to University of Kentucky students.

Expanding the canopy: UK invites communities to celebrate Tree Week 2024 statewide

By Jordan Strickler
Published on Sep. 26, 2024

The University of Kentucky Urban Forest Initiative is celebrating all things trees statewide and with more engagement opportunities during this annual event.

UK Martin-Gatton CAFE study on food insecurity receives Paper of the Year award

By Jordan Strickler
Published on Sep. 24, 2024

A team from the Department of Dietetics and Human Nutrition found local traditions can play a big role in addressing food insecurity.

Kentucky Small Business Development Center staff recognized with national award

By Ryan Ferguson and
Published on Sep. 23, 2024

Four Kentucky Small Business Development Center staff were recently celebrated at a national conference in Atlanta for their service and commitment to the small business community.