News Archive: Community Development
More than a pretty face; study shows agriculture’s impact on Woodford’s economy
By
Carol Lea Spence
Published on Apr. 24, 2017
In Woodford County, agriculture and the businesses that support it are responsible for one out of three jobs and $565 million in annual revenue.
Lexington Minority and Women Contractor Training graduates eight
By
Roberta Meisel
Published on Apr. 12, 2017
The Lexington Minority and Women Contractor Training Program provides skills training to minority and women business owners.
Boot, Scoot, and Boogie 5K Benefits UK Ag Education Scholarship Fund
By
Carl Nathe
Published on Mar. 30, 2017
The UK Agricultural Education Society presents a run/walk event known as the Boot, Scoot, and Boogie 5K on April 8 at Spindletop Hall.
CAFE professor on panel of new Civic Life Series March 22
By
Kathy Johnson
Published on Mar. 21, 2017
CAFE Professor Keiko Tanaka will participate in Immigration and Higher Education: Faculty Migration Stories at UK, March 22.
UK research shows effectiveness of summer gleaning program
By
Katie Pratt
Published on Mar. 15, 2017
The study shows the Campus Kitchen at University of Kentucky is reducing food waste and hunger in some of Lexington's most vulnerable populations.
Local offices celebrate Small Business Development Centers success, impact March 22
By
Roberta Meisel
Published on Mar. 14, 2017
To celebrate the impact Kentucky Small Business Development Center consultants have across the state each year, the network of 12 offices will take part in the inaugural SBDC Day on March 22.
Discussing the transition from foster youth to adulthood
By
Connie Sapienza
Published on Feb. 17, 2017
University of Chicago Professor Mark Courtney will discuss the research he's conducted on foster youth during the past 20 years.
KSBDC issues call for Pacesetter nominations
By
Roberta Meisel
Published on Feb. 13, 2017
The deadline to submit nominations is March 15.
NKU President Emeritus James Votruba is 2017 Duvall Leader in Residence
Published on Feb. 9, 2017
The Duvall Leader in Residence program brings to UK leaders who are known for their ethical style of decision making and for their focus on youth leadership development.
Henning leaving post as head of UK Cooperative Extension to return to forage programs
Published on Feb. 6, 2017
After nearly a decade leading extension, Henning will return to the college's faculty as an extension forage specialist.