News Archive: Community Development
Biochar could offer solutions in Haiti
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By
Aimee Nielson
Published on Sep. 27, 2013
Biochar could help slow deforestation in Haiti.
Eastern Kentucky farmers' market making a difference
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By
Aimee Nielson
Published on Sep. 20, 2013
Sometimes finding fresh produce in Eastern Kentucky is difficult.
Beginning Farmer Conference coming Oct. 5
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By
Aimee Nielson
Published on Sep. 18, 2013
Conference offers a networking opportunity for new farmers.
Kentucky Cooperative Extension recognizes Energy Awareness Challenge leaders
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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.”
Extension assistant instills healthy habits early in Louisville
By
Katie Pratt
Published on Aug. 2, 2013
A Louisville EFNEP assistant helps Jefferson County Head Start students develop a taste for healthy eating.