Beef Check-Off Referendum Set Dec. 7

By Ellen Brightwell
Published on Nov. 24, 2004

The proposed increase for a state check-off is the same amount as the current national check-off.

Conference Offered Ideas to Make Parenting Easier, More Enjoyable

By Aimee Heald-Nielson
Published on Nov. 19, 2004

“We wanted parents to hear what it takes to raise a child from the perspective of the family; the village, that is the community; and the perspective of knowledge, that is the land grant university with its research that should be reaching out to the community." Carole Gnatuk, UK Extension Family C

UK College of Agriculture Names New Forestry Chair

By Aimee Heald-Nielson
Published on Nov. 19, 2004

"He has expressed both a broad vision and commitment to growth of forestry and natural resource programs for Kentucky, and he has hit the ground running, both in the college and out in the state.” Nancy Cox, UK College of Agriculture Associate Dean for Research

Class Helps Hispanic Workers Gain English Skills

By Laura Skillman
Published on Nov. 17, 2004

“We taught them the specific phrases we knew they’d need just to help themselves.” Carol Hinton, Breckinridge County Extension agent for agriculture and natural resources

Remember Pet Safety During the Holidays

By Ellen Brightwell
Published on Nov. 17, 2004

"Always make time to take care of your pets and be aware of and deal with potentially toxic situations during the holidays." Roberta Dwyer, UK associate professor of veterinary science

Discovery Of Soybean Rust No Cause For Panic

By Laura Skillman
Published on Nov. 17, 2004

“It is not the end of the world. Other countries have learned how to survive with this and soybean production acres are still fairly stable in the world. So, if they can do it, we can do it too. It will be a challenge and there will be some pain, but overall, we will survive.” Don Hershman, UK plan

Realistic Expectations Reduce Holiday Stress

By Ellen Brightwell
Published on Nov. 17, 2004

"Developing realistic expectations about the holidays is a way to avoid unnecessary disappointment and stress." Gary Hansen, UK Extension Sociologist

Chef Heralds Farmers as Heroes

By Aimee Heald-Nielson
Published on Nov. 12, 2004

“More farmers are showing up at our backdoor and they have so much variety in meats, cheese, and so on. Kathy Cary, Owner and chef at Lilly's and LePeche in Louisville, Ky.

Public Policy Institute Teaches Women How to Get Involved

By Aimee Heald-Nielson
Published on Nov. 12, 2004

“They may do something really small such as writing a letter to the editor of their local newspaper, or they may host candidate forums or get involved in local boards and commissions related to agriculture." Gae Broadwater, Public Policy Institute Coordinator and Extension specialist at Kentucky St

Natural Products Innovation Conference Highlights Resources and Partnerships

By Haven Miller
Published on Nov. 12, 2004

“We have put natural products in the forefront of the university's efforts.” Dr. Lee T. Todd Jr., UK President