College of Agriculture Sets Record in Research Funding

By Terri McLean
Published on Aug. 12, 2005

“We do want to bring in the bucks, but we also want the research done to benefit Kentucky as well as the nation. To us it’s the best of both worlds – to compete at the federal level but to also conduct programs that have relevancy here.” Nancy Cox UK College of Ag Associate Dean for Research

Night Walk Educates All Ages About Insects

By Aimee Nielson
Published on Aug. 10, 2005

“It’s very difficult for people to have access to nature at night. It’s mysterious but fun. A lot of the animals are not visible during the day, and certain insects only come out at night." Brian Perry Raven Run Naturalist

Plans Moving Forward for Livestock Disease Diagnostic Center Upgrades

By Haven Miller
Published on Aug. 5, 2005

“Construction will begin very soon to provide additional space, which is greatly needed to enable the center to do its extremely valuable work." Nancy Cox Associate Dean for Research in the UK College of Agriculture

Agricultural Diversification Summer Event Attracts Large Audience

By Laura Skillman
Published on Aug. 5, 2005

“The event began with a focus on agritourism but was expanded to include all aspects of agriculture." Becky Nash, Taylor County Extension agent for family and consumer sciences and a member of the planning committee

Agricultural Exports Important to KY

By Laura Skillman
Published on Aug. 5, 2005

“It’s a nationwide market, and what impacts the export market affects what feedlots are going to pay for feeder cattle." Kenny Burdine, UK Extension Associate for Agricultural Economics

Slow the Spread Program Monitors Gypsy Moth Progression

By Aimee Nielson
Published on Aug. 5, 2005

“The idea is to try to keep it out of the state for as long as possible for the simple fact that it is an insect that can be very devastating." Carl Harper UK College of Agriculture Nursery Inspector and Slow the Spread project manager.

Workshops for Nursery, Greenhouse Growers Set for Aug. 31 and Sept. 1

By Aimee Nielson
Published on Aug. 3, 2005

”Participants will be able to analyze their inputs to the business plan in a more meaningful manner." Robert McNiel Retired UK Horticulture Extension Specialist

Nutrition Educators Prove Healthy Foods are Both Tasty and Easy to Prepare

By Terri McLean
Published on Aug. 3, 2005

“What we're doing here is trying to promote fruits and vegetables that are grown locally in this area to help people learn new ways to prepare nutritious foods for their families." Rita May, UK Extension associate with Kentucky Nutrition Education Programs

Students Become Star Chefs During Summer Vacation

By Aimee Nielson
Published on Jul. 28, 2005

“They learn cooking skills, handling the knife safely, food safety, how to read a recipe and nutrition facts. They even learn about the calories they consume and the physical activity they need to do to burn those calories up.” Debra Cotterill UK Extension Agent for Family and Consumer Sciences i

Researching Optimum Fertilizer Methods for State's Nursery Industry

By Laura Skillman
Published on Jul. 28, 2005

“Pot-in-pot production is a relatively new type of production technique for nursery containers." Dava Hayden UK Extension Nursery Crops Associate