Conservation takes center stage in UK spring workshops

By Jordan Strickler
Published on Mar. 27, 2023

Farmers and landowners can use conservation practices to manage their land to reduce nutrient waterway pollution.

Partnership will increase funding awareness and support access for Kentucky brownfields

By Sarah Frank Bowker
Published on Feb. 14, 2023

Brownfields are abandoned or underused properties where contamination may hinder redevelopment, expansion or reuse.

UK launches Food as Health Alliance to boost health and wellbeing

By Jordan Strickler
Published on Feb. 9, 2023

The University of Kentucky has just launched a new program bringing together clinical and community research that addresses food insecurity and diet-related chronic diseases.

Food Connection helps host KY Proud CSA Week

By Jordan Strickler
Published on Jan. 31, 2023

The Food Connection at the University of Kentucky will help host KY Proud CSA Week Feb. 20-24.

Forest Health Conference registration now open

By Jordan Strickler
Published on Jan. 30, 2023

Registration is now open for the Feb. 8 Forest Health Conference.

UK interns helping students and communities through school gardens

By Jordan Strickler
Published on Jan. 25, 2023

University of Kentucky Department of Dietetics and Human Nutrition interns are completing their first year of working with schools’ farm-to-school programs and are finding the tasks fulfilling.

Kentucky Maple Day showcases the state's growing syrup industry

By Jordan Strickler
Published on Jan. 9, 2023

Kentucky maple syrup producers will open their facilities to the public Feb. 4 for the fourth annual Kentucky Maple Day.

CEDIK executive director wins 2022 Excellence in Extension award

By Haley Simpkins
Published on Nov. 10, 2022

Alison Davis, extension professor in the UK Department of Agricultural Economics and executive director of the Community and Economic Development Initiative of Kentucky, received the 2022 Excellence in Extension for an Individual award.

UK fellowship students help engage communities local and abroad

By Haley Simpkins
Published on Oct. 26, 2022

University of Kentucky students and staff are putting the word “engagement” into action through the Building Prosperity for Rural Communities summer fellowship.

UK CAFE professor recognized by ESPN2 for ‘Going the Extra Yard’

By Lindsey Piercy
Published on Oct. 26, 2022