Kentucky small businesses honored at annual State Capitol awards ceremony

By Ryan Ferguson
Published on May. 5, 2025

In celebration of National Small Business Week, the Kentucky Small Business Development Center will honor small businesses across the Commonwealth.

UK alum Mya Price helps bring agriculture together through conversations

By Zoey Ortega
Published on Apr. 23, 2025

University of Kentucky alum Mya Price is the recipient of the 2024 Lyman T. Johnson Torch of Excellence, recognizing her progress in removing barriers and facilitating conversations within agriculture.

Kentucky Extension Conference 2025 celebrates, recognizes commitment to advancing the state together

By Christopher Carney
Published on Apr. 18, 2025

The 2025 Kentucky Extension Conference welcomed all Kentucky Cooperative Extension agents, specialists and staff to connect, cultivate and celebrate the mission of extension.

University of Kentucky faculty recognized for advancing research and extension in agriculture

By Christopher Carney
Published on Apr. 14, 2025

The Martin-Gatton College of Agriculture, Food and Environment honored faculty members for their dedication to excellence in science, research and extension programs.

‘Pearls of wisdom’: Hardin County farmer receives 2025 UK Grain Crops Science Service Award

By Jordan Strickler
Published on Feb. 25, 2025

This year’s award recognized Richard Preston for decades of service to advancing grain crops research in Kentucky agriculture.

UK Horticulture Research Farm superintendent receives sustainable agriculture achievement award

By Jordan Strickler
Published on Jan. 23, 2025

University of Kentucky soil health expert Steve Diver received accolades for forty years of work and research toward making agriculture more environmentally friendly.

Paul Jasa honored with No-Till agriculture award for 45 years of dedication to the field

By Christopher Carney
Published on Jan. 17, 2025

The University of Kentucky 2024 Shirley Philips No-Till award was presented to Paul Jasa, recognizing significant contributions to no-till agriculture spanning more than four decades.

University of Kentucky researcher examines Universal Free School Meals' impact

By Jordan Strickler
Published on Jan. 7, 2025

A collaborative research grant project, spearheaded by the University of Kentucky, aims to understand food assistance programs and their impact on youth’s health outcomes in the country.

UK faculty honored with Master Teacher Award for commitment to student excellence

By Christopher Carney
Published on Dec. 23, 2024

Two University of Kentucky faculty members received the Master Teacher Award, which recognizes instructors for outstanding contributions to student success and classroom teaching.

Thomas Poe Cooper Farm Leadership Award presented to Debbie Ellis

By Grace Sowards
Published on Dec. 20, 2024

Ellis is a University of Kentucky Martin-Gatton College of Agriculture, Food and Environment alumna and the executive director of the Kentucky Soybean Association and the Kentucky Soybean Promotion Board.