News Archive: Community Development
UK faculty roll out Food, Farming and Community curriculum for Kentucky middle school students, 4-H youth

By
Grace Sowards
Published on Sep. 6, 2024
Nicole Breazeale and Stacy Vincent, faculty members in the Department of Community and Leadership Development at UK, have launched programming to teach youth across the Commonwealth where their food comes from and how to participate in local food systems.
‘Invaluable information’: Extension Community Needs Assessment gathers Kentucky data, informs future programming

By
Bailey Vandiver
Published on Aug. 9, 2024
Results from the assessment, conducted in 2023, are now available for public access and extension use.
New report from University of Kentucky and Sierra Club shows nature’s healing powers for military veterans

By
Jordan Strickler
Published on Aug. 7, 2024
Outdoor activities help veterans with injuries and disabilities, including post-traumatic stress disorder.
Neighbors helping neighbors: UK Urban Forest Initiative unveils revitalization project in Eastern Kentucky community

By
Jordan Strickler
Published on Aug. 1, 2024
The Urban Forest Initiative is hoping Wayland’s revitalization is just the beginning for towns affected by Eastern Kentucky flooding.
Explore new strategies at the 2024 Community Leadership Programs Summit

By
Jordan Strickler
Published on Apr. 29, 2024
Registration is now open for the popular leadership program, located this year at Kentucky State University and in partnership with the Kentucky Chamber of Commerce Executives.
Kentucky SBDC awarded SBA grant, boosting new and existing childcare businesses in state
By
Ryan Ferguson
Published on Apr. 18, 2024
The Kentucky Small Business Development Center was awarded a grant by the U.S. Small Business Administration – bolstering resources for new and existing childcare businesses in Kentucky.
Branching out: Canopy Con 2024 unites urban forestry enthusiasts

By
Jordan Strickler
Published on Apr. 5, 2024
Canopy Con is the first conference of its kind in the Bluegrass region, combining urban forestry seminars and hands-on experiences. The event is open to all members of the community.
Kentucky Maple Days offers premiere maple sugaring event

By
Jordan Strickler
Published on Jan. 19, 2024
The University of Kentucky welcomes the public Feb. 3 and 17 in discovering the world of maple syrup production across the state's farms and sugarhouses.
Rising from the rubble: UK Research and Education Center at Princeton reveals remarkable post-tornado transformation

By
Jordan Strickler
Published on Dec. 7, 2023
Amidst the challenges and reconstruction, the Research and Education Center at Princeton has persevered.
UK Agriculture Education recognized as top program by peers at national convention

By
Christopher Carney
Published on Nov. 29, 2023
The University of Kentucky AgEd program’s student organization was evaluated on four service areas for this national honor.