Kentucky Master Gardeners Share Ideas

By Laura Skillman
Published on Sep. 24, 2003

“The speakers always bring new information to us as well as perhaps a different or interesting slant on a problem or opportunity within gardening." Sue Sturgeon, Northern KY Master Gardener

Conference to Address Children's Environmental Health

By Laura Skillman
Published on Sep. 24, 2003

Our health can be impacted by the environment in which we live, work and play. Kim Henken, UK Extension Associate for Environmental Issues

UK New Crop Opportunities Conference Targets Farmers Seeking New Enterprises

By Haven Miller
Published on Sep. 24, 2003

“The goal of this conference is to help farmers know what it takes to succeed, and we'll have a number of experienced, successful farmers there to share their insights and knowledge.” Christy Cassady, coordinator, New Crops Opportunities Center, UK College of Agriculture

Heritage and Culture Center Gives Laurel Gorge Area Tourism Boost

By Aimee D. Heald
Published on Sep. 24, 2003

“The heritage center is about eastern Kentucky. It’s about our culture; where we came from; who we are. It’s been a work in progress for nearly 12 years but this is just the beginning." Gwenda Adkins UK Cooperative Extension Agent for Family and Consumer Sciences in Elliot County

Pot-In-Pot Field Day Gives Prospective Growers Look At Production System

By Laura Skillman
Published on Sep. 17, 2003

"We will collect data to continue to fine tune our data base of knowledge of pot-in-pot production because it is still relatively new in this state." Amy Fulcher, UK Extension associate for nursery crops

Soy-based Biodiesel Offers Kentucky Farmers Another Potential Market

By Haven Miller
Published on Sep. 17, 2003

“If interest in soy-based biodiesel continues to grow that's good news for our Kentucky farmers because it creates a larger demand for soybean oil." Debbie Ellis, executive director, Kentucky Soybean Promotion Board

Higher Fuel Prices Mean Higher Grain Drying Costs

By Laura Skillman
Published on Sep. 17, 2003

A fuel cost comparison spreadsheet is available via the Internet through the UK College of Agriculture's biosystems and agricultural engineering department's website at www.bae.uky.edu/smcneill

School Children Earn Chance to Get Close-Up to Nature

By Aimee D. Heald
Published on Sep. 17, 2003

“It’s really a great opportunity to have youngsters here from urban areas who’ve never had the opportunity to come out and visit nature." Doug McLaren UK College of Agriculture Extension Forest Specialist

Grazing School Aims to Provide Helpful Information to Cattle Producers

By Aimee D. Heald
Published on Sep. 12, 2003

“They’ll (participants) make hypothetical decisions about fencing, grazing and water.” Donna Amaral-Phillips UK College of Agriculture Extension Dairy Specialist

With High Natural Gas Prices, Farmers Need To Maximize Use

By Laura Skillman
Published on Sep. 10, 2003

“We are going to have to be more efficient in using nitrogen in order to keep costs down.” Lloyd Murdock, UK