News Archive: Community Development
Dialogue encourages participants to find ways to end hunger
By
Katie Pratt
Published on Nov. 17, 2016
College students and community advocatesworked to develop plans of action to end hunger in Kentucky.
Lexington Minority and Women Construction Training Program registration closing Nov. 18
By
Roberta Meisel
Published on Oct. 24, 2016
The Bluegrass Small Business Development Center will host a program for women and minority business owners wishing to compete in the construction industry.
Louisville SBDC honored as 2016 Sutton Landry State Star
By
Roberta Meisel
Published on Oct. 3, 2016
The Kentucky Small Business Development Center is pleased to announce the Louisville Small Business Development Center is the recipient of the 2016 Sutton Landry State Star for Kentucky.
Mountain Ag Week is Mountain Proud
By
Aimee Nielson
Published on Sep. 9, 2016
A week of interactive events leads up to the Mountain Proud Field Day.
UK College of Agriculture, Food and Environment receives record number of grant awards
By
Katie Pratt
Published on Aug. 31, 2016
Outside funds for fiscal year 2016 are the most the college has ever received in one fiscal year.
Harrison begins tenure as chair of UK Department of Community and Leadership Development
By
Carol Lea Spence
Published on Aug. 29, 2016
Wes Harrison has returned to the College of Agriculture, Food and Environment to chair the Department of Community and Leadership Development.
UK Ag programs receive $1.46 million to revitalize coal communities
By
Carol Lea Spence
Published on Aug. 24, 2016
A $1.46 million grant will help the UK College of Agriculture, Food and Environment revitalize the downtowns of economically challenged communities in southeastern Kentucky.
Incoming UK freshman helps to beautify Burkesville
By
Katie Pratt
Published on Aug. 16, 2016
A 4-H'er and soon-to-be freshman at the University of Kentucky is making a big difference in her hometown.
Preparing for Opportunity training series is successful in E. Kentucky
By
Roberta Meisel
Published on Aug. 15, 2016
Letcher County Judge Executive Jim Ward said learning about KSBDC and the U.S. Small Business Administration's services "is a huge boost for our area."
Gray named philanthropy director for College of Agriculture, Food and Environment
Published on Aug. 10, 2016
Gray begins Sept. 1.