Moving Forward – Letcher County

By Roberta Meisel
Published on Jun. 10, 2016

In anticipation of business opportunities that could stem from the construction of a new prison, KSBDC is sponsoring When Opportunity Knocks, a luncheon and resource fair in Whitesburg.

CEDIK grants fund rural health care projects

By Carol Lea Spence
Published on Jun. 9, 2016

A summer health careers camp and a project to strengthen the nursing care continuum in a rural hospital system recently received seed grants.

Registration open for Kentucky Military Family Camp

By Katie Pratt
Published on May. 19, 2016

Camp is from June 10-12 at UK's Robinson Forest.

Washington County injects education into agricultural investment program

By Carol Lea Spence
Published on May. 13, 2016

A new University of Kentucky program, Next Generation Farmers, is making a difference—especially in Washington County, where the incentive to enroll was $5,000 in cost-share grants.

Randall Cobb to receive degree in community and leadership development

By Kody Kiser and
Published on May. 2, 2016

His favorite class was leadership studies with Grace Gorrell, or Mama G, as he called her. “I just always wanted to be the best leader I could be," Cobb said.

USDA National Institute for Food and Agriculture director to visit campus May 6

Published on May. 2, 2016

Ramaswamy will give a seminar titled, "Perfect Storm to Nutritional Security," Friday morning in the college's Cameron Williams Hall in the Plant Sciences Building.

Boot, Scoot and Boogie Across the Finish Line with UK Ag Ed

Published on Mar. 25, 2016

The UK Agricultural Education Society will host the April 16 race to recognize the centennial anniversary of ag education courses being taught on campus.

New coalition encourages healthy eating, supports local farms

By Carol Lea Spence
Published on Mar. 1, 2016

The program joins employee wellness and community supported agriculture—a true town and gown initiative that stands to benefit a great number of people.

P.R.E.P. Talk to focus on food security and justice

By Carol Lea Spence
Published on Feb. 8, 2016

Local food activists and representatives from agricultural production and consumer organizations will share ideas.

UK study finds demand for local food is no fad

By Carol Lea Spence
Published on Dec. 8, 2015

Researchers behind the Fayette County Local Food Demand Assessment estimate that Lexington businesses spent approximately $14 million on Kentucky food products in 2014.