University of Kentucky Field Day 2025 continues long history of education, outreach and fun

By Bailey Vandiver
Published on Apr. 21, 2025

Founded in 1970, Field Day annually welcomes thousands of FFA and 4-H students to the University of Kentucky. This year’s event is on April 24.

University of Kentucky’s Housing Engagement and Research Initiative launches statewide resource hub online

By Christopher Carney
Published on Feb. 10, 2025

The new website provides one place for Kentucky resources and data to help address the housing supply, access statewide.

UK student is ‘one in a million’ as she begins journey as National FFA Officer

By Bailey Vandiver
Published on Jan. 10, 2025

Caroline Groth, a student in the Martin-Gatton College of Agriculture, Food and Environment, will serve as Eastern Region Vice President in 2025.

UK professor recognized with lifetime achievement award for decades of community development contributions

By Zoey Ortega
Published on Dec. 20, 2024

University of Kentucky Extension professor emeritus in community and leadership development Ron Hustedde has received a lifetime achievement award from the International Association for Community Development.

‘Never give up’: UK first generation, non-traditional student overcomes obstacles to graduate

By Zoey Ortega
Published on Dec. 18, 2024

University of Kentucky community and leadership development student Michelle Padgett is graduating after balancing academic and professional responsibilities, supporting a family, financial hurdles and more.

University of Kentucky's CEDIK launches New Business Roadmap platform to support entrepreneurs across the state

By Jordan Strickler
Published on Dec. 18, 2024

The launch of this platform is part of CEDIK’s broader mission to promote economic development and strengthen communities throughout the Commonwealth.

More than a lab: How the UK Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratory supports animals, agriculture and public health

By Jordan Strickler
Published on Dec. 12, 2024

The University of Kentucky Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratory (UKVDL) is not merely an animal clinic or hospital; it is a highly specialized operation that combines science with necessity.

Three years since the tornado: UK research center rebuilds stronger, reaffirming role in Kentucky agriculture

By Jordan Strickler
Published on Dec. 11, 2024

The University of Kentucky Research and Education Center at Princeton’s journey over the last three years has solidified its role as an anchor for agricultural research and education.

“Being a good neighbor”: UK Robinson Center Field Day Week connects generations to agriculture

By Christopher Carney
Published on Oct. 16, 2024

Each year, the University of Kentucky Robinson Center hosts a week of events centered around forests, pumpkins, research, science, wood and more for the community and youth.

UK student begins agriculture communications internship after finding a home in Martin-Gatton CAFE

By Zoey Ortega
Published on Oct. 11, 2024

University of Kentucky junior Zoey Ortega is excited to start an internship with the Agricultural Communications Services team after finding her niche within the Martin-Gatton College of Agriculture, Food and Environment.