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Students return with new perspective from half a world away

By Carol Lea Spence
Published on Aug. 8, 2013

Alexis Amorese spent five weeks in Indonesia as part of a study abroad program in sustainable agriculture. The trip was a “once-in-a-lifetime experience.”

Name change reflects broad work of UK College of Agriculture, Food and Environment

By Laura Skillman
Published on Jun. 28, 2013

On July 1, the University of Kentucky College of Agriculture will become the College of Agriculture, Food and Environment.

UKAg plant pathologist receives Fulbright scholarship

Published on Jun. 4, 2013

Professor Paul Vincelli, UKAg plant pathologist, was among five University of Kentucky faculty members selected as recipients of prestigious Fulbright program scholarships.

UK Ag Student Earns Alltech Young Scientist Award

By Carl Nathe
Published on May. 24, 2013

UKAg student Amanda Pesqueira is from Brazil and majoring in animal and food sciences.

Potter named a Provost's Distinguished Service Professor

By Keith Hautala
Published on Apr. 25, 2013

Mike Potter, professor in the UK Department of Entomology, is among those named a Provost's Distinguished Service Professor.

UKAg Dean Scott Smith receives Lyons award for outstanding service

By Laura Skillman
Published on Apr. 25, 2013

Dean Scott Smith received the William E. Lyons Award for Outstanding Service for his dedication to improving the college and the community it serves.

Brazilian no-till leaders present UK with bust of Shirley Phillips

By Katie Pratt
Published on Apr. 23, 2013

Brazilian leaders in no-till recently honored the late UK agronomist Shirley Phillips for his contributions to no-till that greatly improved agriculture in that country.