Owning a Home-Based Business Offers Many Rewards

By Terri McLean
Published on Nov. 16, 2005

“You need to enjoy what you do. Be dedicated. Be focused." Elizabeth Ann Brown, Successful home-based business entrepreneur

Russian Delegation Visits Research Center in Princeton

By Laura Skillman
Published on Nov. 11, 2005

“My first goal was to get acquainted with the Americans and the way they live. We hear all about it, but it’s much easier to come here and see it." Vadim Zakharov, Deputy Director of a grain processing facility in Russia

Plan Now for Higher 2006 Costs

By Laura Skillman
Published on Nov. 11, 2005

“Producers need to think about cutting spending as margins are going to narrow.” Craig Gibson UK Farm Business Management Program Specialist

Eastern Kentucky Extension Office Earns National Recognition

By Aimee Nielson
Published on Nov. 11, 2005

“We want our professionals to improve their ability to be prepared for and respond to emergencies. If we learn to help ourselves first, we will be more ready to help our clients – the people who depend on us for information."

Buyers Beware When Shopping for a 'Fresh' Christmas Tree

By Terri McLean
Published on Nov. 11, 2005

“Mainly, the buyer should pay attention to what they’re doing. They’ll probably get what they pay for. The cheaper the tree is, probably the poorer the quality it is and the greater likelihood it will dry out quicker.” Deborah Hill UK College of Agriculture Professor of Forestry

UK College of Agriculture to Host Best-Selling Author John Maxwell

By Aimee Nielson
Published on Nov. 11, 2005

After this..."we are going to go out into the state and do more research to find out what types of leadership development programs people want for their companies and offer those workshops throughout the Commonwealth in the future.” Grace Gorrell Assistant Director for the UK Center for Leadership

Group Kicks Off Family Meals Campaign at 2005 Growing Healthy Kids Conference

By Terri McLean
Published on Nov. 11, 2005

“I think before, we really didn’t know the benefits of family mealtime. It was just something we did." Lori Rice Health Associate with the Health Education through Extension Leadership program at the UK College of Agriculture

Harvest Nears Completion; Yields Better Than Expected

By Laura Skillman
Published on Nov. 4, 2005

“We did get some helpful moisture – although it was too late to get the excellent yields that occurred last year." Jim Herbek UK Extension Grain Crops Specialist

Fall Invaders Harmless But Annoying

By Terri McLean
Published on Nov. 4, 2005

“We try to discourage insecticides and use some of the physical controls." Lee Townsend UK College of Agriculture Entomologist

Experts to Discuss Production, Consumption and Marketing of Ethnic & Cultural Foods at Tri-State Conference

By Aimee Nielson
Published on Nov. 4, 2005

Specific topics include food cultures, consumer trends, aquaculture, food and school policy, religion and food, Appalachian food ways, genetically modified foods, food and Latino culture, and agritourism.