Lou Hirsch takes the classroom beyond the textbook

By Jordan Strickler
Published on Sep. 20, 2024

From the fields to the oceans, one University of Kentucky Martin-Gatton CAFE faculty member doesn’t want his students to just memorize information; he wants them to connect the dots.

UK graduate featured in agricultural education documentary

By Bailey Vandiver
Published on Sep. 19, 2024

The National Association of Agricultural Educators premiered its first-ever documentary to celebrate National #TeachAg Day.

'A lasting impact’: UK rural sociologist helps Kentucky’s communities through data

By Bailey Vandiver
Published on Sep. 19, 2024

University of Kentucky professor Julie Zimmerman is committed to serving rural communities in Kentucky with more accessible, understandable data through her research, extension and teaching.

CEDIK leadership aligning with UK Office of Land-grant Engagement and other partners, accelerating community and economic development

By Derrick Meads
Published on Sep. 18, 2024

Alison Davis leads the Community and Economic Development Initiative of Kentucky (CEDIK) as part of this expanded priority area for land-grant engagement and has been recently appointed as the assistant vice president for Land-grant Engagement and Economic Initiatives at the University of Kentucky.

Behind the Blue Podcast: Kentucky Signature Industries Career Fair

By Grace Sowards
Published on Sep. 18, 2024

Ilka Balk and Savannah Robin discuss the upcoming Kentucky Signature Industries Career Fair on this week's episode of the University of Kentucky podcast, Behind the Blue.

Heart of America Grazing Conference 2024 merges science and practice

By Christopher Carney
Published on Sep. 17, 2024

The three-day national conference on Oct. 15-17 will focus on regenerative agriculture and grazing at the Hardin County Extension Office in Kentucky. Registration is now open.

University of Kentucky receives grant to explore drone technology for livestock management

By Jordan Strickler
Published on Sep. 16, 2024

A new drone project could revolutionize how cattle producers save time, money and improve animal welfare.

UK Extension hosts Morocco group to learn new ideas for improving communities back home

By Christopher Carney
Published on Sep. 13, 2024

The University of Kentucky Cooperative Extension Service hosted a group of delegates, researchers and business partners, looking to expand their agricultural efforts in their home country of Morocco.

University of Kentucky researcher leads effort to combat deadly soybean disease

By Jordan Strickler
Published on Sep. 12, 2024

UK Martin-Gatton CAFE professor and extension specialist Carl Bradley is spearheading an effort to save Kentucky soybean growers from a severe threat.

UK student sees fashion dream job in action on study abroad program to Italy

By Bailey Vandiver
Published on Sep. 12, 2024

University of Kentucky senior Chloe Hopkins appreciated learning and traveling on a UK faculty-sponsored program to Italy.