Forestry Leadership Program Embraces Diversity

By Aimee Heald-Nielson
Published on Jun. 24, 2004

“It’s like being in school, but they don’t see it that way...because we give them opportunities to go outside and be actively involved in the teaching process.” Doug McLaren, Agriculture and Natural Resource Extension Specialist for the UK College of Agriculture

HEEL Program Announces Grant Recipients

By Aimee Heald-Nielson
Published on Jun. 24, 2004

“These HEEL grants are provided to infuse resources at the county level to help enhance the opportunity for success in health outcomes at the grassroots level." Bonnie Tanner, Assistant Director for Family and Consumer Sciences, UK College of Agriculture

KTRDC Director Receives Life Sciences Visionary Award

By Haven Miller
Published on Jun. 23, 2004

“The work that his group has conducted at the KTRDC is helping to position Kentucky as a potential world leader in plant-made pharmaceuticals.” Alex Day, KLSO president and CEO of Sheltowee LLC

Visiting Farmers' Markets Helps Local Economies, People's Health

By Ellen Brightwell
Published on Jun. 23, 2004

"Community markets are the first entry point for many farmers just starting to diversity." Tim Woods, UK Extension Marketing Specialist

UK Blueberry Variety Research

By Laura Skillman
Published on Jun. 23, 2004

“Blueberries are easy to grow because they are naturally resistant to a lot of diseases and insects.” Joe Masabni, Extension fruit and vegetable specialist

Remember Fireworks Safety

By Laura Skillman
Published on Jun. 23, 2004

The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission estimates that about 8,800 people were treated in hospital emergency rooms in 2002 for injuries associated with fireworks. Nearly half of the victims were under 15 years of age.

Consumer Demand Continues to Raise Grocery Meat Prices

By Aimee Heald-Nielson
Published on Jun. 16, 2004

“People often confuse consumption – the amount people actually eat, with demand – the amount people are willing to pay." Lee Meyer UK Agricultural Economist

Managing Mosquitoes Around The Home

By Laura Skillman
Published on Jun. 16, 2004

“With all the rain and warmth it’s going to be a heck of a mosquito year.” Mike Potter, UK Extension entomologist

Sudden Oak Death Not a Problem in Kentucky Yet

By Aimee Heald-Nielson
Published on Jun. 16, 2004

“So far it has not been found here, but the threat is real because during the past year infected nursery stock may have been shipped to Kentucky and our gardeners need to be aware of the disease.” John Hartman UK Extension Plant Pathologist

Ugly Bugs' Might Be Beneficial

By Ellen Brightwell
Published on Jun. 16, 2004

"We need to encourage beneficials, because without these resources we would be plagued with insect pests throughout the growing season." Ric Bessin, UK Extension Entomologist