News Archive: Community Development
Research finds Kentucky Small Business Development Center impacts state’s economy
Published on Oct. 25, 2013
According to an independent study the Kentucky Small Business Development Center network helped entrepreneurs create 837 jobs and retained or saved 1,528 jobs.
Biochar could offer solutions in Haiti
By
Aimee Nielson
Published on Sep. 27, 2013
Biochar could help slow deforestation in Haiti.
Eastern Kentucky farmers' market making a difference
By
Aimee Nielson
Published on Sep. 20, 2013
Sometimes finding fresh produce in Eastern Kentucky is difficult.
Farmers' Market Thriving in Eastern Kentucky
By
Jeff Franklin
Published on Sep. 18, 2013
Beginning Farmer Conference coming Oct. 5
By
Aimee Nielson
Published on Sep. 18, 2013
Conference offers a networking opportunity for new farmers.
Kentucky Cooperative Extension recognizes Energy Awareness Challenge leaders
By
Aimee Nielson
Published on Sep. 11, 2013
Challenge focused on residential, commercial and youth awareness.
Study shows state’s equine industry has $3 billion economic impact
By
Holly Wiemers
Published on Sep. 6, 2013
UK equine leaders announce economic impact figures from the Kentucky Equine Survey.
Grants available for rural health coalitions
Published on Aug. 12, 2013
Grants are now available to support hospitals and their communities as they begin to implement strategies that emerged from the community health needs assessments.
UK's Appalachian Ties, Land Grant Mission Transforms Indonesian Community
Published on Aug. 9, 2013
Students return with new perspective from half a world away
By
Carol Lea Spence
Published on Aug. 8, 2013
Alexis Amorese spent five weeks in Indonesia as part of a study abroad program in sustainable agriculture. The trip was a “once-in-a-lifetime experience.”