University of Kentucky Beam Institute, Cooper House complex honored by AIA Kentucky

By Grace Sowards
Published on Nov. 7, 2024

Two state-of-the-art University of Kentucky Martin-Gatton College of Agriculture, Food and Environment buildings provide valuable resources and education for all UK students.

‘Opening doors for youth to thrive’: Kentucky 4-H agents awarded at national conference

By Christopher Carney
Published on Nov. 4, 2024

Several Kentucky 4-H agents received awards in areas of programming, leadership and service at a prominent national conference.

Two new childcare centers set to open with support from Kentucky SBDC

By Ryan Ferguson and
Published on Oct. 28, 2024

The Kentucky Small Business Development Center (SBDC), administered by the UK Martin-Gatton College of Agriculture, Food and Environment, was awarded a $300,000 grant from the Truist Charitable Trust Fund earlier this year.

'Under One Sky': UK Extension Family and Consumer Sciences department recognized with national awards

By Christopher Carney
Published on Oct. 25, 2024

A group of Family and Consumer Sciences department professionals received national recognition for programming, leadership and professional development.

'A man of integrity': George Heersche Jr. inducted into the National 4-H Hall of Fame for decades of service

By Christopher Carney
Published on Oct. 17, 2024

University of Kentucky professor in animal and food sciences, state dairy extension professor and 4-H volunteer George Heersche Jr. was honored posthumously at the recent 4-H Hall of Fame ceremony—recognizing a legacy of achievements and contributions.

UK Martin-Gatton CAFE study on food insecurity receives Paper of the Year award

By Jordan Strickler
Published on Sep. 24, 2024

A team from the Department of Dietetics and Human Nutrition found local traditions can play a big role in addressing food insecurity.

Kentucky Small Business Development Center staff recognized with national award

By Ryan Ferguson and
Published on Sep. 23, 2024

Four Kentucky Small Business Development Center staff were recently celebrated at a national conference in Atlanta for their service and commitment to the small business community.

Lou Hirsch takes the classroom beyond the textbook

By Jordan Strickler
Published on Sep. 20, 2024

From the fields to the oceans, one University of Kentucky Martin-Gatton CAFE faculty member doesn’t want his students to just memorize information; he wants them to connect the dots.

UK professor honored with first-ever Poultry Science Association service award, recognizing decades of dedication

By Christopher Carney
Published on Aug. 8, 2024

Anthony “Tony” Pescatore, University of Kentucky Cooperative Extension professor and Department of Animal and Food Sciences associate chair, is the first to receive the Poultry Science Association’s James H. Denton Distinguished Service Award.

Gatton Foundation Professorships announced, supporting innovative research in advancing Kentucky

By Christopher Carney
Published on Jul. 26, 2024

A group of University of Kentucky researchers are Gatton Foundation Professors, recognizing faculty with funding resources to solve complex agriculture and societal challenges.